Job No. 156302
- Job Title:
- Requisition Title - Program Assistant (A) (10 mos) (25001167)
- Employer:
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The College of New Jersey
- Location:
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Ewing , NJ
- Posting Date:
- 02-Sep-2025
- Description:
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Position Summary:
The Program Assistant for Communication & Engagement position resides in the School of Business, and reports to the Assistant Dean. The School of Business enrolls over 1600 students, with 43 full-time faculty and over 30 professionally-qualified adjuncts across five academic departments.
The Program Assistant for Communications and Engagement will manage the School of Business communications and social media accounts and provide supplemental support for academic departments, course scheduling, and enrollment.
Examples of work include: coordination of annual events such as the Women's Leadership Summit, support of undergraduate marketing and retention efforts, social media account management and writing/managing the long-running weekly newsletter "This Week's Business." The Program Assistant may also support faculty searches and/or gather data for decision-making by the chairperson or the dean’s office.
Main Responsibilities: Social Media, Communication, and Engagement duties:
Advance the mission and reputation of the business school through managing all social media accounts and monitoring analytics; serve as editor for weekly student and seasonal alumni e-newsletters; and plan external and internal communications.
Support undergraduate and graduate marketing and retention efforts through communication channels. Support school-wide events such as the Mayo Business Plan Competition and Women's Leadership Summit.
Academic Department Support:
Provide support services to department chairs and faculty (full-time & adjunct); assist students in locating resources; maintain confidential records.
Support departmental meetings and events.
Support course scheduling and new student enrollment.
Provide organizational support for faculty searches, arrange virtual and campus interviews, and prepare relevant documents as needed.
Prepare adjunct contracts and maintain adjunct records.
Orient new faculty to office and technology resources.
Prepare textbook requisitions, communicating with vendors and faculty as needed.
Campus Relations:
Establishes liaison and maintains cooperative working relationships with other staff or areas whose functions impact assigned responsibilities, such as the Office of College Marketing and Brand Management, Records & Registration, Admissions, etc.
Office Assistance:
Assign and monitor student workers and graduate assistant tasks, ensuring compliance with college procedures.
Provide primary and backup support services to the Dean’s Office as needed, including graduation and other special events.
Consult with the supervisor to discuss progress and continuous process improvement.
Gather and monitor data on projects and for annual reporting.
Works Independently:
This role is supervised by the Assistant Dean, with next-level supervision by assigned department chairs. In between short, guiding discussions, it is expected that this staff member will work independently to complete assigned responsibilities
Periodic supervision of student workers/graduate assistants
Required Qualifications:
Proficiency with social media platforms and social media management tools, Microsoft Office, and Google suites.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in professional environment.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associate’s degree and/or equivalent years of related experience considered.
3+ years of experience in using social media management tools and analytics platforms, with proof of previous work.
Experience working in higher education a plus.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.
Employer Qualifications:
Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
About TCNJ:The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast. Employee Benefits:
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee affinity groups
New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
Access to extensive learning opportunities
- Contact information:
- The College of New Jersey
- Ewing , NJ 08628
- United States
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