Educational Program Assistant 2, Professional Education Program
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 10, 2023
Search #: 497477
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Academic Programs and Services
JOB SUMMARY
The School of Engineering at UConn seeks to hire an Educational Program Assistant 2 for the Professional Education office. The successful individual, under the direction of the UConn School of Engineering Professional Education Program Director, must be able to work independently to provide support and coordinate various administrative components of the Professional Education programs. Knowledge of expenditure planning is essential, as is the ability to coordinate logistics of meetings, informational sessions and workshops; prepare various narrative and informational reports for the team; provide student support, and perform other duties as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a full-time, 12-month position, in which the University offers a full range of health/retirement benefits. The anticipated start date is June 2, 2023. Salary will range from $55,000-$59,000 commensurate with education and experience. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #497477 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 22, 2023.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Eastern Daylight Time
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Academic Programs and Services
JOB SUMMARY
The School of Engineering at UConn seeks to hire an Educational Program Assistant 2 for the Professional Education office. The successful individual, under the direction of the UConn School of Engineering Professional Education Program Director, must be able to work independently to provide support and coordinate various administrative components of the Professional Education programs. Knowledge of expenditure planning is essential, as is the ability to coordinate logistics of meetings, informational sessions and workshops; prepare various narrative and informational reports for the team; provide student support, and perform other duties as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support and coordinate administrative components of assigned projects, including expenditure planning and tracking.
- Coordinate logistics of meetings, workshops, events, informational sessions, and interviews.
- Create and update spreadsheets and files containing student enrollment and company data.
- Handle the student registration process including all communication and reminders.
- Serve as a resource to students on matters relating to admission, registration, and graduation.
- Provide timely responses to ongoing prospective student inquiries.
- Set up meetings and manage the supervisor's calendar, document notes for recurring meetings, and coordinate travel as needed.
- Assist with special payroll hiring process each semester.
- Handling purchasing as needed.
- Manage and track all controllable property.
- Prepare various narrative and informational reports as requested.
- Work with external research systems and databases such as Lightcast and CareerShift.
- Assist with the application process for non-degree students.
- Perform other duties as may be required.
- Bachelor's degree and two to three years of experience in a responsible administrative support position.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized self-starter with excellent time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to efficiently prioritize workload.
- Proficient in the use of all MS Office applications.
- Bachelor's degree and three to five years of experience in a responsible administrative support position.
- Experience with financial record keeping, creating reports, and drafting correspondence with time-sensitive data.
- Familiarity with online account management systems for travel, purchasing, payroll, or student records.
- Prior event planning experience.
This is a full-time, 12-month position, in which the University offers a full range of health/retirement benefits. The anticipated start date is June 2, 2023. Salary will range from $55,000-$59,000 commensurate with education and experience. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #497477 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 22, 2023.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Eastern Daylight Time