Program Assistant – 517599

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  55 Hourly (non-exempt) – Minimum – $ 12.88 Midpoint – $ 18.81

Department/Organization: 224102 – Social Work

Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:45pm

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, assists the department head or director in the day-to-day operations of a program. Oversees the program support, general office, administrative and secretarial duties with some variety and complexity. Typical duties may include overseeing some aspects of the program, acting as the main liaison to other offices within the University as well as external contacts, maintaining budget records, supervising other support staff and-or students, arranging meetings-itineraries-agendas, typing a variety of material, compiling data and preparing reports, and purchasing office and program supplies and materials.

Additional Department Summary: Under limited supervision, assists the SSW Vital Project Director and the SSW Hillcrest Foundation Endowed Chair of Mental Health Research in the day-to-day operations of the office. Oversees the program support, general office, administrative and secretarial duties with some variety and complexity. Typical duties may include acting as the main liaison to other offices within the University as well as external contacts, maintaining budget records, arranging meetings-itineraries-agendas, typing a variety of material, compiling data and preparing reports.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or the equivalent and three (3) years of general office experience; OR Associate’s degree and one (1) year of general office experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficient in the use of personal computers and standard application software. Exceptional skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and relational databases/software. Good organizational, communication (written and verbal), and public relation skills. Ability to help organize small events.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Experience as a program assistant in Higher Education. Experience with Concur and University of Alabama fiscal policies.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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