Program Assistant-Nursing

Indian River State College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian River State College’s Nursing Division is seeking a Program Assistant in Port St Lucie, FL to support student services and admissions. The role involves clerical duties, data management, and helping with recruitment events and tours.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and at least one year of related experience, with strong Microsoft Office skills and a customer-service mindset. This is a part-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• One year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of database functions and educational software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support and greet students.
• Handle admissions processes and record management.
• Support recruitment events and campus tours.
• Maintain office supplies and manage databases.
• Assist with communications and inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree desired

Tools

Database software

Job description

## Program Assistant-NursingApplylocations: Port St Lucie, FLtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R5482# Job DescriptionJoin the Nursing Division at Indian River State College as a Program Assistant and help support students as they pursue careers in healthcare. In this role, you will assist with student services, admissions processes, record management, recruitment activities, and departmental operations. We're looking for a dependable and organized professional who enjoys helping others and thrives in a collaborative, student-focused environment.## **About Us**Indian River State College is a leading public institution on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs that meet the needs of our region.At **The River**, we believe every student’s and every employee’s story matters. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together across our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring.With flexible learning options online, on campus, and hybrid, we meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the **Promise Program** expand access by providing eligible students with tuition-free opportunities, ensuring every learner has the chance to thrive.## **Why Join The River**When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a collaborative and mission-driven community where your work makes a meaningful impact. Here, your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape futures, support student success, and contribute to a college that is changing lives every day.**JOB SUMMARY:**Under direct supervision, this position supports the assigned department and programs. Duties include performing routine clerical functions, answering the phone, greeting students, faculty, staff, and the public, assisting with walk-in participants, providing support for required documentation requirements, and supporting tours and recruiting events. The position also supports using a database and/or software for student application, selection, admission, registration, and clinical placement in a Division of IRSC.**SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Assists staff, faculty, and students with clerical needs.* Answers phone calls, emails, and other inquiries into the nursing divisions' program offerings.* Assists student application process.* Organizing, monitoring, and maintaining a database system for Nursing student documents.* Maintaining inventory of department office supplies, laboratory supplies, and laptops and submitting a requisition for supplies as needed.* Manage, revise, and update marketing and recruitment documents, websites, and handbooks to project school requirements and guidelines.* Coordinate and participate in recruiting events related to nursing.* Setting up for college tours, student practice, and student testing.* Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree desired);* one (1) year of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.* Knowledge of database system functions and educational software.* Knowledge of general office functions, bookkeeping, and chart of accounts.* Knowledge of the needs of disadvantaged students.* Skill in organizing, filing, managing time, and prioritizing.* Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications and operating various office machines.* Skill in providing customer service.* Ability to be accurate and detailed oriented, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, multi-task, and work independently.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy work involving lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that he or she can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.**ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:**Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.*This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.*## ClassificationStaff## SupervisoryNo## FLSA ExemptNo## Employment TypeRegular## ## Compensation and Application DeadlinePay range starts at: $15.76/hour. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience| Open until filled