Grambling State University

Program Assistant

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DEPARTMENT:	Earl Lester Cole Honors College
QUALIFICATIONS:	A Masters degree preferred, bachelors degree is required in Education, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field. The desired candidate must be willing and able to generate reports using microsoft, excel and other software packages. At least 2 years experience working with students and faculty required. The desired candidate must be able to produce powerpoint presentations and assist faculty and students with technology needs. The candidate must be able to work with a diverse student and faculty population in a professional manner and must be able to assist with guided research activities. The candidate may be required to work some evenings, early mornings, and weekends and must have access to transportation. Prior experience working with faculty is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The successful candidate will be expected to: Direct student activities in the resource laboratories Assist professors who teach honors seminar classes with course delivery through computer technology and other media Ensure that the laboratories are well stocked Assist students and faculty with locating search engines and appropriate data bases for research projects Help with the preparation of Title III reports and all activities pertaining to academically gifted students as outlined in the grant Ensure that the physical environments of the laboratories are always attractive, clean, and provide a healthy learning environment Other duties as outlined by the assistant dean
SALARY:	Salary is competitive with excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DETAILS:	Electronically submit (using MS Word) cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) letters of reference, and required applications to empapp@gram.edu. Official transcripts and Pre-employment Screening Forms (Criminal Background Check Forms) should be submitted under separate cover via regular mail to: Grambling State University Office of Human Resources GSU Box 4261 Grambling, LA 71245
DEADLINE:	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform applicants that we can employ only U. S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. Each finalist for a position is required to undergo a criminal background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon completion of the background check. GSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator that provides facilities accessible to the disabled. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the ADA should contact Grambling’s Office of Human Resources located in room #148 of Long Jones Hall or call (318) 274-2237. Posted 9/28/2009