Program Assistant - Public Service Education

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Bookkeeping, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Event Management, File Maintenance, Futures, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Material Moving, Multitasking, Physical Demands, Team Player, User Documentation
LOCATION
Fort Pierce, Florida
POSTED
3 days ago

Job Description

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs that meet the needs of our region.

At The River, we believe every student’s and every employee’s story matters. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together across our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring.

With flexible learning options online, on campus, and hybrid, we meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program expand access by providing eligible students with tuition-free opportunities, ensuring every learner has the chance to thrive.

Why Join The River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a collaborative and mission-driven community where your work makes a meaningful impact. Here, your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape futures, support student success, and contribute to a college that is changing lives every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, this position provides administrative support for assigned program.  Duties include: maintaining the professional integrity of the office; performing secretarial and receptionist duties; maintaining electronic and manual files; and delivering customer service.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides administrative support for the office, program chairs, and assists the Administrative Assistant with projects.
  • Greets students, faculty, staff, and the public; directs to appropriate personnel;
  • Serves as a point of contact for the program; answers questions about the application process and assists with admission processes.
  • May assist with coordination of events and special programs.
  • May perform basic bookkeeping or recordkeeping tasks.
  • Assist in maintaining student files, data records (both manual and electronic), and contracts.
  • Creates work orders for office operations which may include vehicle reservations.
  • Collaborates on special projects and assists with events.
  • Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate of Science
  • Two (2) years of related secretarial experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Works a flexible schedule as needed before or after regular office hours to attend meetings, and weekend College tours and events.
  • Knowledge of office administration, bookkeeping, and related equipment.
  • Understanding of the grant process and related support procedures.
  • Skill in organizing and prioritizing.
  • Skill in providing customer service.
  • Ability to be accurate and detailed oriented, use sound judgement, multi-task, be people oriented, and work independently as well as with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position.  This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

No

FLSA Exempt

No

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range starts at: $15.45/hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled.

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