"Program Assistant - Elon Core Curriculum"

• Elon University Campus, North Carolina, 27244
•  Academic Affairs
•  Staff Full-Time

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Title: Program Assistant - Elon Core Curriculum

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Curriculum and Assessment

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Elon Core Curriculum, which consists of the courses and experiences shared by every Elon undergraduate. The position also provides administrative support to the Periclean Scholars Program.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Two (2) years related experience is preferred.

Job Duties

• Administrative Tasks - preparing and updating program materials - communicating with students and faculty, - entering course schedules into the computer system - collecting syllabi each term from faculty - processing reimbursements - keeping up with a budget - monitoring and reallocating charges associated with Pro-Card - ordering office supplies - hiring and overseeing student workers - greeting people entering the office suite - taking minutes at meetings 
• Event Coordination and Records Management - making phone calls - scheduling meetings and coordinating logistical arrangements for events - maintaining a listserv - retrieving student records - assisting with job searches and managing related records and correspondence - gathering information from programs at other institutions
• Other duties as needed