Program Assistant (Temporary)

General Summary of Position :

The River Hawk Scholars Academy (RHSA) is a student success and retention program at UMass Lowell, supporting the first-generation college experience as students navigate the transition from high school to college and beyond. The Program Assistant plays a critical role in the delivery and enhancement of programmatic activities aimed at boosting college degree completion and enriching student success. The position helps implement a comprehensive educational program that equips students with a holistic support network, promoting wellbeing and fostering seamless pathways to degree attainment.

The position provides general project management and assists on the systematic collection, assessment, and reporting of data to gauge program effectiveness and inform strategic improvements. This includes monitoring student participation, academic progress, and program outcomes to ensure alignment with the academy's goals and with the intent to translate that data into actionable outreach. They will coordinate and collaborate with campus partners and may develop training material, conduct workshops, and other duties as assigned.

The Program Assistant is a temporary, non-benefited grant funded position (September 2025-May 31, 2026) - with schedule up to 35.0 to 37.5hrs / week.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

• Bachelor's degree required.

Experience :

Skills :

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

The University of Massachusetts President's Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.