Program Assistant, Student Success and Diversity

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The Program Assistant provides vital support to our Office of Student Success and Diversity (OSSD). With a heart for service, this detail-oriented and organized individual plays a crucial role in advancing the university’s mission of fostering a Christ-centered community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through their work, the Program Assistant helps create an environment where every student can thrive and feel valued.

• Serve as main point of contact for OSSD office.
• Answer the phone.
• Check campus mail.
• Accept deliveries.
• Maintain Diversity calendar and monitor Diversity email account.
• Prepare and coordinate meetings and prepare materials for office meetings.
• Responsible for coordinating events, including but not limited to obtaining space, vendors, and permissions as needed.
• Assess and maintain office supply inventory.
• Maintain and organize electronic files on the shared drive.
• Maintain digital copies of event flyers and programs.
• Process travel reimbursement checks to speakers for expenses incurred.
• Reserve, and is the contact for, hotel reservations for program speakers.
• Process all monetary transfers, including check, credit card, online payments, deposits, purchases, reimbursements, and refunds daily.
• Other administrative support as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Energetic and proactive in addressing office needs and supporting initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a welcoming and inclusive attitude.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 20-30 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours per day).
• Required to stand or walk occasionally, including for tasks like filing, helping with office events, and retrieving office supplies.

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• At least one (1) year of relevant job experience.
• Previous experience working in a higher education or diversity.