Program Coordinator

Job Description

Our client, located in the Bronx, is seeking a Program Assistant for one of their Doctorate Programs. This is a long-term temporary role with potential for Temporary-to-Direct Hire. This position will be fully onsite, Monday through Thursday, 8am - 4pm, and Fridays will be remote from 9:00am - 2:30pm.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for students.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Create and maintain confidential and sensitive data such as academic student records, faculty files, and teaching evaluations.
• Collect and maintain clinical faculty credentials.
• Assist with managing purchasing requests, price negotiations, invoice submissions, classroom requests, conference travel, and faculty reimbursements.
• Assist with program handbooks, student course registration, monitor progress towards degree completion, and serve as liaison to all university offices.
• Support planning and execution of events such as assisting with open houses, orientation, graduation, and continuing education courses.
• Schedule and coordinate student appointments with Deans and Senior Faculty.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Health Science) required; Masters Degree preferred
• Experience with MS Office and database management
• Prior experience in Higher Education highly preferred