Temporary Administrative Assistant, JDPC and ASLR

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Reporting jointly to the Director of Academic Services and Learning Resources (ASLR), and the Director of the J.D. Power Center (JDPC), the Temporary Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative, financial, and operational support across both departments. This role serves as the primary front-facing point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, while managing program logistics, student employee administration, marketing coordination, travel logistics, and records management. Critically, it assists with coordination of programs (e.g. Passport, The Mentor Program, Tutoring, PAL, Tri-Alpha, and workshops). The position involves extensive, collaborative interaction across campus to ensure the effective delivery of academic support and experiential learning programs.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Data/Records Management & Analysis

  • Coordinate and manage collection of data and records associated with the J.D. Power Center including applications, supervisor evaluations, student assessment surveys, registration forms and liability waivers, transportation requests, student participation data.

• Coordinate marketing and publicity efforts for the J.D. Power Center. Work closely with colleagues to know what events/programs/deadlines they need to publicize.

• Maintain and update the J.D. Power Center Ignite pages.

• Coordinate the production of marketing material and distribution to identified target audiences internally and externally

• Work with the Washington Semester Program Director & JDPC Assistant/Associate Director to ensure financial aid information is communicated to students. Submit Workday requests and collect relevant information from students to enable processing of financial aid requests.

• ]Work with the JDPC Associate Director to promote upcoming events/key dates via posters, website, My HC, and social media.

• Assist students with completing documentation for internship applications as needed.
   

Academic Internship Program (AIP) Administration

• Communicate with the JDPC Assistant/Associate Director to promote information around upcoming events/key dates that they can promote via posters, website, My HC, and social media.

• Manage enrollment of students who have been accepted into the program.

• Assist students with completing documentation for internship applications (including contract review process) as needed.

• Provide support to AIP faculty as needed.
   

Financial Administration

• Make purchases and submit expense reports/pay invoices for the Washington Semester Program, Academic Internship Program, the DC summer program, and the Marshall/Ignite Funds.

• Remain educated and able to utilize Workday as needed for these purposes.
   

Travel

• Coordinate Uber for Business for students participating in Community-Based Learning, AIP, and the ELPC. Aid students with signing up for Uber for Business, serve as primary liaison with Uber, review and pay invoices.

• Coordinate van shuttles and transportation for groups associated with/J.D. Power Center/Trial Teams.

• Assist with other tasks across the J.D. Power Center as needed including room reservations and ordering food for events and meetings.
   

 Academic Services and Learning Resources Responsibilities

• coordination of summer programs (e.g. Passport, The Mentor Program, Tutoring, orientation workshops, etc.);

• assisting with preparations for fall programming (academic coaching, tutoring, PAL, Passport, The Mentor Program, Tri-Alpha, etc.), and performing other administrative duties as assigned. The position involves extensive interaction with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
   

Front Desk, Reception, and General Administrative Support

Responsibilities related to serving as a first point of contact, handling routine office operations, and supporting day-to-day administrative needs.

• Greet visitors and address basic questions; answer phones, and record accurately all messages.

• Schedule meetings and appointments (using google applications)

• Monitors departmental email inboxes and ensures timely, accurate responses to inquiries within one business day.

• Produce and proofread word-processed documents and mail-merges

• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties in a timely fashion, e.g., collecting and distributing mail, copying, scanning, and filing documents.

• Manage staff calendars and schedule weekly staff meetings.

• Record weekly staff meeting minutes.

• Complete ad hoc projects as requested, by agreed upon deadlines.

• Ensure that work is done in a timely fashion according to the deadlines of various programs administered by the office; bring overloads to attention of department head.
   

 Student Support, Program, and Event Coordination

• Responsibilities focused on providing operational support for ASLR summer programming including Passport, academic coaching/advising, outreach initiatives in addition to assisting with planning for ASLR fall programs and initiatives.

• Assess each visitor’s needs, determine initial plan and appropriate follow-up by professional staff, and inform all involved parties.

• Create and maintain accurate registration and participation lists for ASLR summer and fall programming.

• Work cooperatively with Hogan Conference Services, the Registrar, Facilities, Housing and other campus partners to reserve meetings, workshop, and classrooms well in advance of events.

• Assists with the promotion and marketing of departmental programs and services through coordinated communications, outreach efforts, and distribution of informational materials.

• Order appropriate quantities of food through campus dining services or outside vendors.

• Support program needs including, but not limited to scheduling field trips, arranging transportation (e.g. buses, vans, etc.) ordering textbooks and other program supplies, submitting graphic arts requests, reserving rooms, etc.

• Request educational technology and audio-visual equipment; follow up with other offices as necessary to ensure events run smoothly.
   

Student Employee Administration and Payroll Support

Responsibilities involving oversight, coordination, and payroll support for student workers across programs.

• Maintain lists of summer and fall student employees across all ASLR programs

• Add students to payroll system

• Observe College policies; help students prioritize their work for various offices and other campus employment

• Maintain general office supplies; Avoid shortages of critical items while paying attention to budget restrictions.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or advanced degree preferred, or a minimum of five years experience in departmental administration and project management.

• Financial and technical proficiency

• Confidentiality and discretion

• Strong communication and collaboration

• Cross-cultural awareness

• Initiative and leadership
   

The hourly range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00 per hour.

Weekly Hours:

0

Annual Work Schedule:

(For Seasonal and Temporary Positions, this will be determined by the manager)

Application Instructions

For all administrative and academic positions, please upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College.

For all other positions, resume and cover letters are optional, but your most up-to-date work experience and educational background are required.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within 30 days of the posting date.

Additional Information

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [email protected], or by calling 508-793-3391. 

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.