Bridge & Beyond Program Assistant

Livingstone College; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

Livingstone College seeks a Bridge & Beyond Program Assistant to provide essential administrative support for the academic program. Responsibilities include scheduling, document management, and maintaining student records.

The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and a commitment to working with a diverse student population. This role may require evening and weekend work in accordance with program needs.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in counseling, student support services, or grant management is a plus.
• Committed to working with diverse college students.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Bridge and Beyond Program.
• Maintain inventory and purchasing plans for program materials.
• Assist in scheduling appointments for program directors.
• Input student applications and assist with tracking records.
• Plan and coordinate recruitment activities and campus events.

Skills

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to learn Jenzabar Technology

Experience in higher education

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jenzabar Technology

Job description

Position: BRIDGE & BEYOND PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Success Center

Reports to: Director of Bridge & Beyond Program

Position Summary

Provide support with correspondence, filing, maintaining confidentiality with records, use of office technology; particularly computer‑assisted programs; perform routine clerical duties and provide input on data collection needs. Must know or learn Jenzabar Technology and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Bridge and Beyond Program, including scheduling, data entry, document management, and maintaining student records
• Maintain inventory and purchasing plans for program materials, supplies, and equipment, and manage program purchasing processes
• Compose routine correspondence, develop forms, create programs for special events, compile statistical reports, and record minutes from staff meetings
• Assist with scheduling appointments for the Director and Assistant Director with students, staff, faculty, tutors, and campus partners
• Maintain the annual program events calendar and assist with coordinating workshops, informational sessions, and program activities
• Input student applications and required data into institutional systems and assist with tracking and assembling participant records and reports
• Assist with planning and coordinating recruitment activities, campus visits, open houses, and student engagement events; maintain regular communication with students, families, and campus partners via email, phone, and messaging platforms
• Track student participation, attendance, and engagement and assist with program reporting and evaluation efforts; support social media and promotional efforts to increase program visibility and student engagement
• Assist with preparing materials for day‑to‑day operations, presentations, learning communities, and program events
• Provide logistical support for events, including check‑in, setup, transportation coordination, and communication with participants
• Collaborate with program staff to support student retention, persistence, and overall program success
• Ability to work during the academic year, summer, evenings, and weekends in accordance with the academic calendar and program needs
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• Bachelor degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills including the ability to speak standard English
• Experience in higher education in counseling, student support services or grant management a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is imperative, including ability to learn Jenzabar technology
• Committed to working with college students with diverse educational, emotional, and social needs is crucial

Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.