Program Assistant

University of the District of Columbia • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $26 / hour • 1d ago

Listing:
Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/8

Salary Range: $26.00 per hour ( $54,075 annual salary)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties
The Program Assistant (PA) provides general services for the Office of the President. Participates in planning, administration, coordination, support, and/or research activities with a focus on the University's strategic initiatives in Wards 7 and 8. The incumbent will report directly to the Director, Community-to-Career Partnership, who will provide continuing or individual assignments, and be based out of an office at Anacostia High School (or similar locations as the situation warrants).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts projects, including supporting events, under the guidance of Office of the President, with a special focus on C-to-C.
Supports UDC Enrollment Services by operating a Satellite UDC Recruitment Office in Ward 8 subject to the UDC Enrollment Services requirements.
Serves as an ambassador for the University and its programs to the K-12 educational pipeline in Wards 7 and 8.
Provides information and responds to inquiries.
Prepares reports and presentations.
Develops or creates systems, processes, or materials subject to supervisory review and approval.
Organizes and maintains various office files, reviews and indexes materials in order to assure ready access to filed documents; and maintains records of incoming and outgoing correspondence and action documents.
Assists in the preparation and implementation of orientation and registration activities required by Office of the President.
Understands, complies, and applies UDC rules and regulations.
Serves as an ambassador for UDC and its programs.
Assists other personnel with tasks required for projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Incumbent is required to have at least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.