Program Assistant

General Information

Position Number: 900279

Department or Office: Institutional Diversity

Level: Level B (Skilled)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives with logistical tasks associated with events planned by the Office for Institutional Diversity (including but not limited to Cafecito Hour Lecture Series, Posse Plus Retreat, Alumni events, Homecoming and Fall Family Weekend events)
• Event planning
• Working with key departments (Dining Events, Media Services, Events Scheduling, Facilities) on campus to ensure successful planning
• Publicizing events
• Serve as student liaison to Diversity Student Organizations and PALANA Academic Interest House
• Make connections with leaders to encourage continued collaboration among the groups
• Coordinate regular meetings and follow-up for Intercultural Student Leaders Council
• Serve as member of Intercultural Student Leaders Council
• Answer phone, provide information and route calls or take messages for the Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives and the Dean for Institutional Diversity
• Maintain office filing and sort mail
• Assist in the PALANA resident selection process
• Review applications
• Contact applicants to set up interview schedule
• Participate in the interview process

Perform other duties as assigned