"Program Assistant Doctor of Medical Science Program"

OVERVIEW:

DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor's degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online.

In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The DMSc Program Assistant serves as the primary administrative support for the Doctor of Medical Science Program, managing daily operations in close collaboration with the Program Director (PD), supporting faculty, and ensuring efficient execution of academic and student services functions. This role encompasses all forms of communications, event coordination, record-keeping, recruitment and enrollment initiatives, and budgetary functions as directed by the PD. The Program Assistant is an energetic, amicable, flexible, and highly organized individual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior administrative experience in higher education or healthcare settings strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace or similar).
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight for recruitment and professional development.
• Experience with graduate or professional health education programs (Preferred).
• Familiarity with admissions software, CRM platforms, and/or student information systems (Preferred).
• Possess math skills to provide accurate financial and other data accounting
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Dedicated to the mission of the DMSc Program
• Occasional attendance at program functions outside of standard work hours
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, balance competing responsibilities, and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution

DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled