Student Programs & Data Support Assistant

Copper Mountain Community College (CA); Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Copper Mountain College seeks a Program Assistant to provide specialized program support for students and staff. The role includes reception, intake, data entry, and confidential record-keeping to ensure smooth office operation for the MESA program.

Estimated at 25 hours/week, 12 months/year, with categorically funded status contingent on funding. Duties cover tutoring, assessments, and collaboration with counselors and coordinators to help at-risk students.

Qualifications

• One year of college coursework and three years of secretarial/clerical experience with public contact.
• Experience serving a diverse client population preferred.
• Community college experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and operation of a student support service.
• Perform intake services including assessing initial needs and scheduling appointments.
• Greet students, staff and the public and disseminate current program information.
• Perform complex secretarial duties for multiple persons, including typing and proofreading materials.
• Maintain and update confidential student files and ensure documentation of eligibility.
• Arrange for and process paperwork for instructional support services.
• Maintain and prepare statistical reports in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• May tutor students and administer assessments as required.

Skills

Reception

Program intake

Qualification review

Data entry

Clerical support

Public contact

Record-keeping

Special needs support

Education

One year college coursework

Three years clerical experience

Community college experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Copper Mountain College seeks a Program Assistant to provide specialized program support for students and staff. The role includes reception, intake, data entry, and confidential record-keeping to ensure smooth office operation for the MESA program.

Estimated at 25 hours/week, 12 months/year, with categorically funded status contingent on funding. Duties cover tutoring, assessments, and collaboration with counselors and coordinators to help at-risk students.