Temporary Part-Time Program Assistant - CMPA

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a qualified Temporary Part-Time Program Assistant for CMPA to support adjunct coordination and endowed scholarship management. The role is on-site with flexible hours and some remote work, averaging 20 hours per week across roughly 38 weeks during fall and spring semesters.

The successful candidate will coordinate adjunct hiring and onboarding, manage scholarship workflows with CMPA leadership and admissions staff, and ensure accurate documentation and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with Microsoft products, particularly MS Teams and MS Excel (mail merge, v-lookup, pivot tables).
• Experience with databases; Banner and Argos preferred.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Adjunct Coordinator: manage hiring/onboarding of adjunct faculty, collect documentation, serve as communication point, process contracts, ensure off boarding.
• 30% - Endowed Scholarship Coordinator: manage endowed scholarships with CMPA leadership, admissions, and SFS; create submission process and manage awards/eligibility.

Skills

MS Teams

MS Excel

Database experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

Argos

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Temporary Part-Time Program Assistant - CMPA at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Temporary

Internal Job Category

Non-Exempt (Staff)

Part-Time

Department

College Music & Perform Arts

Hours

20

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Assistant serves the College of Music and Performing Arts (CMPA) on a temporary part-time basis in the areas of Adjunct Coordination and Endowed Scholarship management. This position works directly with college Associate Deans and unit heads where appropriate. The direct supervisor will be the Associate Dean for Academic Excellence. The position will be limited to 20 hours per week for approximately 38 weeks around the fall and spring academic semesters (August to mid-December & January to May). This is primarily an on-site position with flexible work times and an option for some remote work.

• 70% - Adjunct Coordinator for CMPA – Manage hiring and onboarding of adjunct faculty, collection appropriate documentation and teaching contract for hire; serving as communication person for adjunct instructors; processing FLAC at the beginning of each term with unit leaders, CMPA staff and the provost’s office. Ensure off boarding occurs as individuals stop teaching for CMPA.
• 30% - Endowed Scholarship Coordinator - Manage endowed scholarship awards/re-awards with Associate Dean for Innovation and Student Flourishing, unit heads, admissions staff, and Student Financial Service (SFS). Create and maintain a scholarship submission process and a process to manage awards, student eligibility, and re-awards for existing students in CMPA.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Experience with Microsoft products, particularly MS Teams and MS Excel (mail merge, v-lookup, pivot tables).
• Experience with databases required. Experience with Banner and Argos preferred.
• Proven ability to solve problems with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to deliver an excellent customer service experience, including exceptional written and verbal communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• An ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.

Required Experience

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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