Program Assistant

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Assistant for the Institute of Emerging Health Professions (IEHP) will be responsible for support of programs and activities, including operational support of new/emerging initiatives. In supporting a broad array of IEHP programs and activities, the Program Assistant will be responsible for maintaining consistency and ongoing process improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Computer proficiency in word processing and basic Excel required
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as to function independently
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior professional work experience preferred.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports programs directors and other IEHP leadership in the development and delivery of IEHP programs.
• Works across all IEHP programs to maintain consistency, disseminate and implement best practices, and strengthen experiences across the continuum of learners.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for IEHP programs, communicating and providing faculty, staff, student support.
• Develops and disseminates programs materials, assisting with marketing and recruitment.
• Serves as IEHP point of contact liaison with IS&T, telecommunications, facilities, and other support offices.
• Collects, tracks and processes programs data, maintain IEHP databases, and compiles reports as part of assessing/improving IEHP activities.
• Schedules group meetings and planning events including arranging audio-visual, housekeeping, security and catering requests. Assist with set-up/break-down and staffing tables as needed.
• Oversees IEHP general email accounts and telephone line.
• Assists in organizing, prepping for and administering meetings and event planning.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees