Program Assistant, Office of Strategic Priorities and Professional Development

Middlesex Community College

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Position Title: Program Assistant, Office of Strategic Priorities and Professional Development - Middlesex Community College

Location: Lowell, MA Category: Part-time Staff Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Fri Aug 21 2026 Job Description:

Title: Program Assistant

Unit: Part-Time Non-Unit Support Staff

Department: Office of Strategic Priorities and Professional Development

Reports to: Executive Director, Strategic Priorities and Professional Development

Date: August 21, 2026

General

Summary:

The Program Assistant provides high-level administrative, operational, and logistical support to the Office of Strategic Priorities and Professional Development. Working collaboratively with a dynamic team responsible for a broad and highly visible institutional portfolio, the Program Assistant ensures the office operates efficiently, particularly during peak periods. The Program Assistant will contribute to work connected to the College's Strategic Plan; the Strategic Leadership Council;

the Center for Truth, Community Healing and Transformation; and Professional Development. Responsibilities include assisting in the general administrative duties of the office such as procurement operations, maintaining documentation, providing logistic support and coordination for events, meetings, communities of practice, affinity groups, etc. This part-time position is well suited for a highly organized, dependable, and proactive professional who enjoys varied responsibilities, thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and takes pride in supporting meaningful work.

The role offers significant exposure to strategic initiatives and college-wide programming, as well as the opportunity to develop professionally as the office and its portfolio evolve.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative and clerical support in the Office of Strategic Priorities and Professional Development, as well as the Center for Truth, Community Healing and Transformation.
• Use the College's Banner Finance Management System for ordering, tracking, and reconciling budgets. Create and submit purchase orders, contact vendors to…