Project Assistant - Special Projects

Project Assistant - Special Projects Macomb Community College - 4.1 Clinton Township, MI Job Details Part-time $22.28 - $23.95 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Student record keeping Greeting customers Associate's degree in Business Administration Data reporting Community outreach Project management Associate's degree in information technology E-learning platforms IT Business Administration Systems & applications support 1 year School policy and procedure enforcement Business Associate's degree Canvas LMS software Workforce development Entry level Information Technology Full Job Description Job Function The Project Assistant provides onsite evening support for students, faculty, and program operations during evening class sessions. This role ensures a welcoming, safe, and responsive environment by assisting with student services, addressing faculty and program needs, and maintaining smooth program operations for afternoon and evening business hours. Job Responsibilities Support faculty during evening operations with classroom setup, instructional technology, materials distribution, and troubleshooting of minor issues. Provide assistance with basic technology and learning systems (Canvas, Lumens, and Colleague) to support student success. Serve as the primary point of contact for evening students regarding general program information, attendance procedures, and classroom need. Assist students with locating classrooms, accessing materials, and navigating program resources. Greet and assist students and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional learning environment. Refer students to appropriate services (SOS, veterans services, accommodations, etc.) as needed. Document and communicate any evening issues, incidents, or supply needs to program leadership. Monitor and track student attendance and participation; follow up on absences or concerns as directed by program leadership. Support check-in processes for students and visitors. Assist recruitment and job placement efforts as directed. Assist with special projects, events, or outreach activities as assigned by leadership. Uphold college/program policies to ensure safety and compliance. Serve as a liaison between evening operations and daytime program staff. Education Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Education, Information Technology. 1 year or more experience in workforce development, higher education, project management (certification preferred). Qualifications Prior experience in an educational, training, or customer service environment preferred. Experience providing front-line support to students, faculty, staff in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Prior experience assisting with program coordination, attendance tracking, or data reporting is highly desirable.