Program Assistant (Part-Time/Temporary)

UMass Lowell • Lowell, MA

7h

About The Position

Assist in managing the student application, student enrollment, program marketing, and program administration of education abroad programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Demonstrated administrative experience
• 2-3 years professional experience
• Excellent administrative, oral and written communications skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Student advising skills
• Excellent judgment
• Ability to deal with difficult situations, including emergencies and crisis abroad
• Demonstrated intercultural understanding
• Familiarity of U.S. and foreign university structures
• Prior experience with education abroad programming

Nice To Haves

• Background in education abroad programming and/or higher education administration is highly desirable
• HS diploma or GED and at least 6-8 years of experience (in lieu of Bachelor's and 2-3 years experience)
• Bachelors Degree in international studies, intercultural relations, education, foreign language, or a related field is preferred
• Masters preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, Publisher, Word)
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft
• Knowledge of Via TRM
• Use of social media in marketing and outreach helpful

Responsibilities

• Managing the student application process
• Managing student enrollment
• Program marketing
• Program administration of education abroad programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level