Academic Programs Assistant - Behavioral Health (Part-Time)

Fairfield Department of Health; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield University seeks a part-time Program Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to graduate Behavioral Health programs within Social Work and Counseling. You will coordinate administrative processes, assist with accreditation efforts, maintain program records, and support student success initiatives from admissions through graduation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years administrative experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with spreadsheets and Google Workspace applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student success plans and probation processes with Program Directors.
• Coordinate administrative processes through the student lifecycle (admissions, enrollment, progression, graduation).
• Respond to program emails and answer routine questions about procedures and deadlines.
• Coordinate MSW Residency logistics and communications.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communicator

Ability to manage multiple projects

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Google Workspace

Job description

Fairfield University seeks a part-time Program Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to graduate Behavioral Health programs within Social Work and Counseling. You will coordinate administrative processes, assist with accreditation efforts, maintain program records, and support student success initiatives from admissions through graduation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a collaborative