Program Assistant - NC Campus Engagement

Elon University • Elon, NC

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About The Position

The Program Assistant is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of North Carolina Campus Engagement, providing support for the staff within the office. The Program Assistant must be highly organized and efficient with the ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities. They must have an acute understanding and passion for community and civic engagement, strong critical thinking skills, the ability to exercise good judgment, and must maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality. They must always maintain an intense focus on accuracy with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is a part-time position, working 25 hours per week. Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities. Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations. Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus five or more years of related experience and/or training required
• Must have an acute understanding and passion for community and civic engagement, strong critical thinking skills, the ability to exercise good judgment, and must maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• They must always maintain an intense focus on accuracy with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Office Management - Provide primary administrative and office management support for the director of the department and members of the staff. Duties include opening and closing the office, maintaining a professional work environment, welcoming visitors, managing, and directing phone calls, word processing, spreadsheets, editing, filing, and other tasks as assigned.
• Serve as front-line staff member for member campuses related to programs and services and address concerns and needs related to programming and resources.
• Event Logistical Responsibilities - Coordinate event management logistics for meetings and events, including registrations, space reservations, set-up requests, catering orders, media needs. Design event programs and agendas.
• Financial Process - Reconcile credit purchases and maintain accurate records of budgets, monitor spending, and regularly reconcile balances for operational accounts. Track and process member dues renewals and sub-grant awards. Track and process professional development request and expenses.
• Calendars and Scheduling - Responsible for maintaining calendars for the department director and members of the staff including scheduling appointments, coordinating, and scheduling staff meetings and gatherings.
• Other duties as needed or required.

Benefits

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees