University Program Associate Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina

University Program Associate
Appalachian State University
in Boone, NC

Apply Now Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$44,510 – 46,764

Posted:

05/07/2025

Application Due:

05/18/2025

Category:

Residence Life and Housing University Program Associate Department:

University Housing-Residence Life – 325000 Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Note:

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.
Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions
This position works with Residence Life Area in University Housing which includes: undergraduate students, graduate assistants, and administrative & professional staff. The primary roles of the position revolve around purchasing, budgets, and administrative support for three Assistant Directors, one Associate Director, and departmental Business Officer. This position coordinates technical processing functions for Residence Life (15 full-time staff, 14 paraprofessional staff, and 200 student staff), serving as the process and procedural expert. This position communicates and interprets program information, policy and procedures, provides customer service, and maintains Residence Life accounts and records. Work in this position requires attention-to-detail, adaptability/flexibility, ability to interpret and train on university policies and procedures, and comfortable using a variety of computer based systems & technology. This person works with students and staff on travel authorizations through Chrome River. This position will maintain spreadsheets related to student allotted hours. This position maintains departmental directories, employee anniversary spreadsheet, and rosters for 200 student & 100 full-time staff. This position maintains the department organizational charts in Organimi. This position serves on committees. The position provides administrative support to the Associate Director of Residence Life Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Required for this Position
This person must have the ability to be organized and prioritize work. The tasks performed require training and experience in office work and skill in applying knowledge of rules, regulations and instructions to individual cases. There is independent decision making in interpreting and applying procedures and precedents to specific cases. Originality and independent judgment are required in choosing alternative courses of action based on general instructions or precedents. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an office environment
Experience working with budgets
Experience working with college students
Experience working with technology
Experience with P-Card reconciliation
Experience working in housing
Strong written communication skills as demonstrated in the application materials

Work Schedule/Hours:

8:00 am-5:00 pm (some weekend work required)

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$44,510 – 46,764

Closing Date:

5/18/2025 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50830 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. jeid-cfa9beaa8f1a814081e6705463d89ac2
Apply Now