Program Assistant-Nursing and Allied Health

Position Summary :

Connecticut Community College offers a broad range of two-year liberal arts degree programs as well as many technical, occupational and career programs. These programs attract traditional students as well as non-traditional students, including those pursuing academic training or degrees following absences from higher education, those intending to increase occupational skills and those entering higher education from other countries. The Project Assistant provides a full range of support services to contribute to the effective management of the Department.

Example of Job Duties :

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Allied Health, the Program Assistant of Nursing and Allied Health is responsible for maintaining substantial relationships with students, faculty, administrators and staff through effective performance in these essential duties :

• Provide support to the Director of Nursing and Allied Health, organizing appointment and meeting schedules, arranging meetings, and preparing for a variety of special events
• Assist with Accreditation process
• Prepare and maintain records for the Nursing and Allied Health Department
• Respond to employee and department requests for information; troubleshoot issues, follow up and respond to department inquiries
• Perform related duties as assigned; may participate in and organize special projects and efforts to improve unit effectiveness
• Provide day-to-day administration of assigned programs, functions, or activities
• Assist in annual processes, including preparation of materials and information
• Analyze, organize and compile data for recurring and ad hoc reports
• Extract information and produce reports using both computer-based and manual data sources in a range of report types
• Assist Director with departmental budget, forecasting, maintenance, and records.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records, excel documents and files other administrative duties.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of : Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field together with up to three (3) years of related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following :

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications :

Starting Salary :

Minimum Salary range; $54,141 - $57,765 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at :  .