Academic Affairs Assistant - CCC

Overview

Academic Affairs Assistant

 

The Academic Affairs Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Academic Affairs department, ensuring the smooth execution of academic programs, faculty activities, and student services. This role serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and administrative staff, managing schedules, records, and communications to uphold academic standards and support institutional goals.

 

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love - 

 

• Hourly Rate: $22.00- $25.00 per hour
• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and recording minutes for Academic Affairs committees and leadership meetings 
  • Maintain accurate records of academic policies, curriculum changes, and faculty assignments 
  • Coordinate the preparation and distribution of academic calendars, course schedules, and related materials 
• Support faculty in submitting and processing course syllabi, grading, and other academic documentation 
  • Assist in onboarding new faculty, including ensuring compliance with institutional policies and providing necessary resources 
  • Serve as the point of contact for faculty inquiries related to academic policies, procedures, and deadlines 
• Respond to student inquiries related to academic affairs, such as registration, course schedules, and grade appeals 
  • Assist in the coordination of academic advising sessions, workshops, and events 
  • Maintain and update academic records to ensure accuracy and compliance with institutional and accreditation standards 
• Assist in preparing reports for accreditation, program reviews, and institutional effectiveness initiatives 
  • Coordinate logistics for academic events, such as orientations, commencements, and faculty development workshops 
  • Collaborate with leadership to complete and track all programmatic licensure applications and state approvals 
• Draft and distribute communications on behalf of the Academic Affairs office to faculty, students, and staff 
  • Compile and analyze data for academic reports, including enrollment trends, retention rates, and program evaluations 
  • Execute timely dissemination of updates on academic policies, deadlines, and initiatives 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Associate's Degree in Education, Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience (required)
• Knowledge base and experience should include administrative experience with higher education or health care (preferred)

 

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), and student information systems (SIS) (preferred)
• Strong customer service skills

 

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

 

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as
  • Onsite; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
• Travel Requirements
  • No travel required.