Program Assistant – Occupational Extension and Lifelong Learning Programs

North Carolina Community College System; Rocky Mount, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Occupational Extension and Lifelong Learning programs. You will help design, implement, and administer classes, identify adjunct faculty, advertise courses, and attend events to promote continuing education offerings.

The role reports to the Program Administrator, with typical hours Monday through Friday, and requires an associate degree, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree; competency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work productively independently.

Responsibilities

• Collect information for production of the FYI publication.
• Assist with creating class documentation, including contracts, attendance sheets, audit sheets, and evaluation sheets.
• Audit completed class paperwork before submission to the Continuing Education Registrar.
• Assist in locating adjunct instructors for Occupational Extension and Lifelong Learning classes.
• Act as a contact person for continuing education classes and register students for classes.
• Assist with course preparations by planning and preparing needed materials, registering attendees, and collecting evaluations.
• Assist in coordinating ECC summer camps through Lifelong Learning.
• Process registration for courses as requested by the Continuing Education Registrar.
• Meet with instructors and initiate required first-class paperwork protocols for new classes.
• Supervise work-study students when needed.
• Assist in planning special events dealing with department needs.
• Assist with incoming calls for pre-registration.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

MS Office

Oral communication

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Program Assistant – Occupational Extension and Lifelong Learning Programs

Edgecombe Community College

Job Location

Tarboro and Rocky Mount Campuses

Salary Grade

$38,000 - $41,000 Annually

State of NC

Job Reports To

Program Administrator – Occupational Extension and Lifelong Learning Programs

Job Category

Application Period

Opens: 09/02/2026

Closes: 09/20/2026

Target Start Date

11/02/2026

Expected Work Hours

Monday - Friday

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree; proven competency with computer applications including Microsoft Office; effective oral and written communication skills; and ability to work productively independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an occupational extension or lifelong learning capacity at a community college.

Position Description

Job Summary

Assist the Program Administrator with the design, implementation, and administration of occupational extension and lifelong learning classes. Assist in identifying adjunct faculty, advertising classes, and attending events to publicize continuing education offerings.

Essential Job Functions

Collect all information needed for production of the FYI publication.

Assist with creating class documentation for occupational extension and lifelong learning classes, including contracts, attendance sheets, audit sheets, and evaluation sheets.

Audit completed class paperwork before turning it in to the Continuing Education Registrar.

Assist in locating adjunct instructors for Occupational Extension and Lifelong Learning classes.

Act as a contact person for continuing education classes and register students for classes.

Assist with course preparations by planning, preparing needed materials, registering attendees, and collecting evaluations.

Assist in coordinating ECC summer camps through Lifelong Learning.

Process registration for courses as requested by the Continuing Education Registrar.

Meet with instructors and initiate required first-class paperwork protocols for new classes.

Supervise work-study students when needed.

Assist in planning special events dealing with department needs.

Assist with incoming calls for pre-registration.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as assigned by administration and supervision.

Probationary Period Disclosure

Satisfactory completion of a 90-day probationary period is required for continued employment.