Program Assistant, BUS- Marketing & Professional Sales

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 22,220 - 26,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

13 paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Program Assistant to assist students with program inquiries and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, liaison between faculty and students, and assisting with events.

This full-time role in Kennesaw, Georgia offers a salary from $16.13 to $19.23 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of related administrative support experience.
• Certificates or degrees in a relevant field are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for program development and marketing.
• Maintain department files, records, and databases.
• Assist with classroom or laboratory set-up.
• Coordinate and participate in events and meetings.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Problem solving

Project management

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Program Assistant, BUS- Marketing & Professional Sales

Job ID: 297454

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Job Summary

Assists students with questions or inquiries in regards to assigned program(s). Participates in assigned department and University events. Provides administrative support to the assigned department and/or program coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support in the development, implementation, and marketing of program and/or project function
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks, including creation, typing, and editing program correspondence, purchasing documents, reports, program handbooks, and other publications, and maintains department files, records, and databases
• Serves as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, departments, and external constituencies on day-to-day program, operational, and administrative issues
• Assists with events, meetings, special projects, and problem resolution facilitation
• Assists with classroom or laboratory set‑up
• Assists with training and oversight of assigned students, volunteers, and/or interns
• Assists with collecting program data, prepares scheduled and special reports, maintains program and/or project records, and statistical information
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and facilities to include maintenance, inventory management, logistics, security, and related activities
• Coordinates, participates, and may present in meetings, open house, graduation, and other college events as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

One (1) year of related administrative support experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in higher education preferred

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $16.13 to $19.23 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge of and compliance with policies and procedures

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgement, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation.