What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at The Washington Campus?
The Washington Campus is seeking a Program Assistant to join its Washington, D.C., team. The Washington Campus is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) higher education organization that provides intensive educational programs in managing business, public affairs, and public policy for Executive MBA, MBA, and other graduate and professional students (MAcc, MSF, MPP, MPA, MPH, etc.) from its various partner schools. Most programs bring participants to Washington, D.C., for 3-5 days for experiential learning from world-class expert practitioner faculty speakers from inside and outside government. Topics typically include lobbying and advocacy, media and communications, regulatory agencies and processes, corporate and association public affairs and government relations, as well as subject areas such as healthcare, trade, technology (AI, cyber, crypto, etc.), antitrust policy, and much more. Some programs also are conducted online. More information may be found on our website: www.washcampus.edu.
The Campus’ Program Assistant position is a junior (entry-level or near entry-level) staff position. Applicants for the Program Assistant position should possess a completed bachelor degree. The Program Assistant position initially is an hourly position, with the potential to develop into a full-time salaried staff position if/as individual performance and organizational needs indicate. The Campus’ program staff help organize and run all educational programs. Junior staff coordinate with and support senior program staff as well as with faculty speakers. In addition to registering, coordinating, and supporting all student participants, other responsibilities include the production of program materials and assistance in executing scheduled course sessions, as well as organizing logistics such as transportation, tours, outside classrooms and venues, and food and beverage. Required skills include an advanced working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications. Organizational and teamwork skills, timeliness and attention to detail, proactivity and professionalism, all are essential. This position requires on-site work during programming, as well as when other team members are in-office. Occasional hybrid/remote work may be an option for staff during some non-program days according to team and organizational needs and schedules.
The Washington Campus welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Applicants will be promptly reviewed and interviewed as they are submitted and processed. Interested candidates should submit a statement of interest and resume to Rikki Amos at ramos@washcampus.edu.