What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at Moraine Valley Community College?
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.
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.
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
Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this Support Staff position/category:
Benefit Highlights
Benefit Guide-Details
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 these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this Support Staff position/category:
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
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply online with complete materials prior to review date for best consideration.
hr@morainevalley.edu
708-974-5704
hr@morainevalley.edu
708-974-5704
Salary : $19