Program Assistant (Science, Business and Computer Technology)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Program Assistant (Science, Business and Computer Technology) Classification Title Department Science, Business, & Computer Technology Work Location Main Campus Duties

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Science, Business and Computer Technology, the Program Assistant (SBCT) is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the day-to-day office activities of the program including providing services and program information to staff and students). The Program Assistant connects students to support services and participates in program activities designed to support persistence and completion. The Program Assistant is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Specific duties to the SBCT subdivision include:

• Providing administrative support to the Assistant Dean and supports sub-division operations.
• Connecting students with tutoring, counseling, disability services, and other support systems.
• Coordinating contact with students (text, email, calls) communicating program information/updates.
• Participating in information sessions on academic programs and available student resources; Serving as a representative of the college at events and activities.
• Coordinating room reservations and program spaces (primarily Building T).

Program Assistant General Duties. Other duties may be assigned as applicable:

1. Provide information to students and faculty/staff concerning program and promote/market program.

2. Coordinate communication system including computer database and maintain accurate records for program.

3. Maintain and update program registration information for students and faculty/staff.

4. Compile periodic reports or other departmental materials required including gathering, analyzing data, and generating reports.

5. 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.

6. Proof content of syllabi and course schedules and/or program materials.

7. May attend meetings and record minutes if applicable.

8. Process and follow through with all purchasing and payment requests made by the office.

9. May enter all applicable time sheets for approval.

10. May assist with proctoring duties if applicable.

11. Responsible for room reservations/monitors and schedules program space.

12. 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

Required:

Minimum of an Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Three to twelve months related experience and/or training required.

Please clearly outline the experience and education in your resume and application.

Note: Software and skills proficiency testing for the specific position will be required upon hire and must be successfully completed within the probationary period, if this testing has not been previously completed.

Qualifications

In addition to above requirements, the following qualities are sought:

• Ability to complete duties as required; Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed. Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and use various department-specific software programs.
• Good organizational skills.

Position Status Full Time Hours

General Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Hours may be adjusted

Occasional evening hours may be required

Salary/Wage $19.54/hour 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

Visit our site to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this Support Staff position/category: morainevalley.edu/hr

Review of Applications Begins 10/30/2026 Position Type Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SS00643P Open Date 10/19/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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

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 the minimum of an Associate's degree?

• YES

• NO

• • Do you have the minimum of 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