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Temporary Part Time Hourly Program Assistant (Academic Support Programs)

Apply now Job no: 501839
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Administrative - Clerical

Job Summary: 

Academic Support Programs is seeking a part-time, in-person program assistant to aid in the implementation and delivery of all services.  The position will report to the Director of Academic Support Programs and is essential in providing holistic support to all Rowan University Students. Below is a list of the essential job responsibilities and preferred qualifications: 

Specific tasks, duties and responsibilities: 

  • Answer general academic related questions, and help students as they navigate their Rowan experience

  • Answer phone calls, manage emails, and maintain office calendars

  • Assist with organizing databases, workshops, and special events

  • Troubleshoot questions and concerns for students and families entering our office

  • Schedule student appointments across all Academic Support services

  • Send appointment reminders 

  • Track student no-shows and cancellations and reach out to offer to reschedule

  • Communicate with students who receive Starfish (RSN) or other referrals for our services

  • Possess a thorough understanding of campus resourses

  • Utilize web based applications such as Self-Service Banner, Profjobs, Canvas, and others

  • Assist with open houses, orientations or other tabling events. 

  • Assist with scheduling and delivering classroom presentations

  • Attend weekly staff meetings

  • Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree

  • One (1) year of professional experience

  • Ability to demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience in academic support

  • Demonstrated background in helping diverse learners

Rate: $22 per hour.

Hours:

  • This temporary, part-time position is assigned no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and is not to exceed 944 hours per fiscal year. Work is contracted annually to coincide with the fiscal year and is contingent upon budget appropriate.

Notes:

  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.