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Location: Bedford, MA Category: Part-time Staff Posted On: Tue Dec 17 2024 Job Description:
Title: Program Assistant - Adult Learning Center
Unit: Part-Time Non-Unit Support Staff
Department: Adult Learning Center
Reports to: Director of Adult Learning Center
Date: December 17, 2024
General Summary:
The Program Assistant provides administrative office management at the Bedford Campus for the diverse community of students, faculty, and staff of the Adult Learning Center and Links Program, which are funded by grants from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide office management for the administrative staff and instructors of the Adult Learning Center and Links Program
Greet and interact appropriately and professionally with staff, students, all members of the College community, and visitors
Maintain confidentiality of all staff and student information
Use the College's Banner Finance Management System for ordering, tracking, and reconciling budgets
Research purchase requests for the administrative staff and instructors
Create and submit purchase orders in Banner, contact vendors to place orders, track delivery of purchases, reconcile discrepancies, and submit invoices to accounts payable
Create and maintain spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to compare and reconcile line items from the grant's budgets with Banner object codes
Prepare and submit travel reimbursement forms for the staff
Use College's Argos Reporting system to track student and class information
Register all ALC students with the college and submit to Enrollment for "A" numbers
Prepare and submit all Add to Course Masters forms to Enrollment
Schedule venues for classes, meetings, and presentations using 25 Live Pro
Use social media to update program's Facebook page and assist with updating the program's MCC webpage
Update the departmental SharePoint sites
Assist program Coordinators with registration sessions as needed
Duplicate materials for instructors and the professional staff
Organize student materials per instructor requests
Maintain inventory of office supply and instructional materials
Provide assistance to the staff in problem-solving computer and office machine issues
Coordinate repairs and maintenance with Facilities and Information Technology departments
Perform other related duties as needed
Job Requirements:
Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work experience in office administration including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and standard financial record-keeping/accounting practices
Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard office equipment
Familiarity with social media and websites
Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Banner and Argos experience
Bilingual skills a plus
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $20.28 per hour in accordance with the College's Part-Time Wage Schedule
Location: Bedford campus with occasional travel to Lowell as needed
Hours: 15 hours per week, scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Schedule to be determined upon hire
