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Program Assistant
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Job ID 70435
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Social Work, School of
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The Program Assistant supports the Office of Continuing Education at the School of Social Work with administration and delivery of continuing education programs for social workers and other professionals. Tasks relate to data management, survey distribution, phone and email based customer service, designing online course sites, and other tasks as assigned.

Accessibility-related responsibilities include reviewing and editing captions, creating descriptive transcripts, and other accessibility related tasks for continuing education courses. Other projects relevant to continuing education courses will be assigned when accessibility-related projects may not be available. Training and guidance will be provided for those with no previous experience, and some work may be completed remotely.
Educational Value

Student will have the opportunity to learn about administrative management, relational databases, the higher education work environment, and the user experience side of educational program design, especially as it relates to accessibility and inclusion. The position also offers the opportunity to gain knowledge on an array of topics relevant to social work while reviewing course materials. Candidates who are intrinsically motivated to learn about a range of social work topics and how to increase digital accessibility for adult learners would be well-suited to this position.
Job Requirements

Ideal candidate will have strong written communication skills, high attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision, and the ability to work independently.

Prefer a student with a strong commitment to improving digital accessibility on campus, and/or student with an interest in the field of social work.

Please include a cover letter with your application.
Hourly Rate $16.00/hour to $17.50/hour
Hours 10.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date 12/31/2025 with potential for renewal of appointment in subsequent terms
Primary Contact Alia Wesala
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor N/A
Work Location School of Social Work building, partial remote
Phone N/A
Fax N/A