Resident Life Program Assistant – Campus Office & Budgets

Elon Uni Careers; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Elon University is seeking a Program Assistant for the Historic Neighborhood within Residence Life. The role manages day-to-day office operations, oversees the neighborhood front desk, and coordinates Facilities Management, budgeting, and billing for damages.

It also involves training student workers and supporting the community director and faculty. The position is full-time staff, 30 hours per week, with standard Monday–Friday scheduling on Elon Campus.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED plus three+ years of related experience/training.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience with budget management and customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and office management support for the community director and staff.
• Staff the neighborhood front desk and handle inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Manage budgets, billing for damages, and processing work orders.
• Supervise and train student workers and ensure professional conduct.
• Coordinate facilities requests and oversee key management and room reservations.
• Support divisional events and inclusive community building initiatives.

Skills

Budget management

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Elon University is seeking a Program Assistant for the Historic Neighborhood within Residence Life. The role manages day-to-day office operations, oversees the neighborhood front desk, and coordinates Facilities Management, budgeting, and billing for damages.

It also involves training student workers and supporting the community director and faculty. The position is full-time staff, 30 hours per week, with standard Monday–Friday scheduling on Elon Campus.