Professional Development Assistant

Jackson-State-University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University, College of Education/School of Lifelong Learning, is seeking a Professional Development Assistant to support non-credit program planning and reporting. The role includes preparing training materials, collecting data, and coordinating event logistics.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree with 2+ years in adult education or workforce development, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to travel statewide, including evenings and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; 2+ years in adult education or workforce development.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel statewide and work evenings and some weekends.
• Must have or be eligible for a Mississippi Driver License and qualify for a university driving permit.

Responsibilities

• Support Center for Professional Development staff with non-credit program planning.
• Develop and disseminate reports using Microsoft Excel; assist in marketing materials.
• Prepare training materials and collect data; arrange food services for meetings and events.
• Provide information to potential participants about training activities and schedules via phone/email.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with public and private organizations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree (or 2 years of college)

Job description

The College of Education/School of Lifelong Learning invites applications for a position as the Professional Development Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the Center for Professional Development staff with facilitating non-credit program planning, development and dissemination of reports through Microsoft Excel, marketing and training materials.
• Helps to prepare training materials, collect data and prepare for the delivery of food services for meetings, conferences, trainings and other events.
• Provides information to potential participants regarding training activities and program schedules and benefits via phone, email, as well as, prepare and mail training certificates.
• Expected to maintain a cooperative working relationship with public and private organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree (or 2-years of college) is required; a minimum of 4-years of relevant work experience in adult education and/or professional training (workforce development) context.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, time-management, and collaboration skills are essential for this position.
• Applicant must be willing to travel statewide and work evenings and some weekends as needed.
• Must have or be eligible for a valid Mississippi Driver License and is able to quality for a university driving permit.
• Applicants with strong technological skills and creative ideas on how to enhance learning and professional training opportunities are particularly desired.