"Program Assistant"

POSITION SUMMARY

The RISE Center is seeking a Program Assistant who brings energy, initiative, and strong execution skills to support student engagement, belonging programming, leadership initiatives, and campus-wide events. This position plays a primary role in planning and delivering high-impact student experiences- from ideation through implementation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership of projects, anticipates needs, are student-centered, detail oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The Program Assistant regularly engages with students, faculty, staff, and community partners and contributes to a welcoming, inclusive campus culture. This position reports to the Project Coordinator of Student Engagement & Development

OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Campus Wide Programming

• Coordinate campus wide programs and events from ideation to execution, including logistics and on-site support, ensuring smooth event operations
• Partner with internal departments, community organizations, and campus stakeholders to support co-curricular learning and student success
• Collaborate on event promotion, tabling, and campus outreach efforts

Student Leadership & Engagement Support

• Serve as co-advisor for Student Government Association (SGA)
• Assist with training, onboarding, and ongoing coaching for student staff and student leaders
• Support leadership development and belonging initiatives that center diverse student identities and experiences

Administrative & Office Support

• Serve as a RISE Center representative by covering the front desk and providing high-quality customer service to students and guests
• Manage inventory, event supplies, and shared office and storage spaces
• Support students in navigating systems, utilizing technology platforms, and scheduling appointments
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Project Coordinator of Student Engagement & Development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years work experience within a college-level setting or comparable field or associates degree
• Background in a higher education setting or comparable event-driven environment
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and executing events
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow projects through to completion with strong attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Experience engaging with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in student-centered work
• Reliable transportation to and from events across all three campuses
• Able to work a flexible schedule (28 hours per week)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current and/or completed graduate level education in student affairs and/or comparable field
• Experience working with and/or supervising student leaders or volunteer groups
• Familiarity with platforms including Canva, Formstack, Qualtrics, and Microsoft Office
• Experience supporting leadership development, student engagement, and belonging-focused programming

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: The starting rate is $23 per hour at 28 hours per week.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial application review will begin on Friday, March 20th 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@CCAurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@CCAurora.edu.

Application Checklist

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor...
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript...

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