Program Assistant - Project STAGE

About the role

Join the Indian River State College Team! At Indian River State College, you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. Are you passionate about supporting students with intellectual disabilities in their educational journey? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Look no further! We’re seeking a Program Assistant to join our Project STAGE program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to students seeking assistance with instructional programs within the Advanced Technology Division.
• Comply with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA – 34 CFR Part 99).
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Aid the instructor with the various student preferred programs of study.
• Assist the students with college-related issues or concerns.
• Answer the phone and provide information regarding the programs and redirect calls as necessary.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Ability to function as a productive team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize work responsibilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and management skills.
• Ability to handle diverse situations with varying deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects competently and professionally.
• General knowledge of related computer software with the ability to access data in a workday computer system.
• Ability to interact professionally and politely with the students, the public, and college faculty & staff.
• An associate’s degree or higher is preferred.