What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Development Assistant position at Jackson State University?
Description
The College of Education/School of Lifelong Learning invites applications for a position as the Professional Development Assistant.
Examples of Duties
- Responsible for supporting the Center for Professional Development staff with facilitating non-credit program planning, development and dissemination of reports through Microsoft Excel, marketing and training materials.
- Helps to prepare training materials, collect data and prepare for the delivery of food services for meetings, conferences, trainings and other events.
- Provides information to potential participants regarding training activities and program schedules and benefits via phone, email, as well as, prepare and mail training certificates.
- Expected to maintain a cooperative working relationship with public and private organizations.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
- An Associate’s Degree (or 2-years of college) is required; a minimum of 4-years of relevant work experience in adult education and/or professional training (workforce development) context.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, time-management, and collaboration skills are essential for this position.
- Applicant must be willing to travel statewide and work evenings and some weekends as needed.
- Must have or be eligible for a valid Mississippi Driver License and is able to quality for a university driving permit.
- Applicants with strong technological skills and creative ideas on how to enhance learning and professional training opportunities are particularly desired.