Position Summary:
The Program Assistant is a key position within the STAR Program, requiring effective and diplomatic communication skills, strategic thinking and analytical skills in order to develop strategic recommendations for senior leadership. The Program Assistant reports directly to the Executive Director, STAR Program, and has significant contact with MBA students and STAR faculty advisors. The Program Assistant is responsible for maintaining key working relationships with corporate partners, enrolled STAR students, faculty advisors, and other key constituents across the business school. The Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting with several key tasks within the STAR Program including improving and enhancing the program reputation through branding and promotional efforts, establishing new and successful relationships with program administrators, advising MBA and BSBA students, and developing program enhancements including benchmarking, analysis of student feedback, and analytical and strategic support to carry out new initiatives. The Program Assistant is responsible for providing dedicated support to the daily workings of all STAR related activities including planning, executing and developing events, supporting student and faculty, providing support in grading, scheduling, travel & expense reimbursements, and database management.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
The program assistant should have the ability to organize and prioritize work, manage deadlines for multiple projects effectively and independently, demonstrate a positive attitude and customer focus, display excellent oral and written communications skills, function as a strong team player, demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and multicultural awareness, attend to details with accuracy and timeliness, work overtime on occasion, and have a command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
It is preferred that the Program Assistant has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, experience in a university setting and have previous administrative experience.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
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