"Community Program Assistant"

Job Details

Job Title: Community Program Assistant

Location: Augusta University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 293070

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics... The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions...

Location

Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools... Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

This Community Program Assistant position is designed to assist in administrative and technical work in support of suicide prevention programming and intervention initiatives. This person will assist in planning, implementation, data collection, data entry, and careful, exact documentation within the contract/grant and institutional guidelines. The position will include work with a state contract/grant to prevent suicide.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Suicide Prevention Programming

• Attend state required meetings and webinars.
• Assist in implementation of Strategic Prevention Framework model for suicide prevention to include a needs assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation of selected strategies, and evaluation of programs.
• Assist in preparing state required reports monthly.
• Data entry into state database of monthly activities.
• Attend meetings with community partners.

Meetings

• Attend staff training and program meetings.
• Participate in project planning and development of interventions while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and community engaged approaches.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: B6
Salary Minimum: $18.85/hourly
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: 12/11/25 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits... Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University... All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality...

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment... Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment...

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365