Program Assistant (Student Success)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Program Assistant (Student Success) Classification Title Department Student Success Work Location Main Campus Duties

Under general supervision, is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the day-to-day office activities of the program(s) including providing services and program information to staff and students. The Program Assistant is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Essential duties may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide information to students and faculty/staff concerning program and promote/market program.
• Coordinate communication system including computer database and maintain accurate records for program.
• Maintain and update program registration information for students and faculty/staff.
• Compile periodic reports or other departmental materials required including gathering, analyzing data, and generating reports.
• Prepare letters, memos, documents, brochures, and/or reports from copy or rough draft following standard procedures as to composition some of which may be confidential in nature and maintains files.
• Proof content of syllabi and course schedules and/or program materials.
• May attend meetings and record minutes.
• Process and follow through with purchasing and payment requests made by the office.
• May enter applicable time sheets for approval and assist with proctoring duties.
• Responsible for room reservations/monitors and schedules program space.
• Performs a variety of duties that are specific to the office of assignment and that require knowledge of the procedures, functions, and software programs used by that office.

Education/Experience

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school

Experience: Minimum of three to twelve months (1 yr) related experience and/or training required.

Qualifications

The Program Assistant must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos; have effective communication skills; the ability to work independently and be self-directed; able to type 40 words per minute; must have computer and Microsoft Office skills; good organizational skills; plus other duties as assigned.

Position Status Full Time Hours

General Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Hours may be adjusted

Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support programming.

Salary/Wage $19.25/hour - plus exceptional benefits Hourly/Salary Hourly Benefits

Benefit-Eligible FT Support Staff Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance; Optional life

Disability insurance;

Tuition reimbursement

MVCC Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

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Benefit Highlights

Benefit Guide-Details

Review of Applications Begins 04/20/2026 Position Type Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SS00604P Open Date 04/10/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply online with complete materials prior to review date for best consideration.

hr@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5704

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

• HigherEdJobs

• InsideHigherEd

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• MVCC Website/Posting

• Employee of MVCC

• Other

• No Response

• • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have an Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school?

• YES

• NO

• • Do you have three to twelve months related experience and/or training?

• YES

• NO

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document