Appalachian State University
Program Assistant (Temporary)
🇺🇸 Jefferson, NC
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $14 - $19 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ September 24th, 2025
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Appalachian State University is hiring a Program Assistant (Temporary). The role involves overseeing operations and services for a university grant-sponsored senior program, including managing daily tasks, staff development, and preparing reports, training, and volunteer documentation. The assistant will also handle timesheet processing, support marketing efforts, and assist with special projects within Appalachian Senior Programs.
Highlights
- Oversee and assist daily operations and services related to a senior volunteer program.
- Process a minimum of 35 volunteer timesheets monthly while applying relevant policies and procedures.
- Prepare training materials and manuals for new volunteers and monthly in-service trainings across multiple counties.
- Maintain volunteer files, prepare monthly financial spreadsheets, and manage documents for semi-annual federal and local reports.
- Assist with Criminal History Checks, tracking volunteer physicals, and preparing in-kind forms and reports.
- Utilize software including Google Suite, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel preferred).
- Requires an Associate's Degree, valid driver's license, ability to pass a criminal background check, and strong communication skills.
- Preferred experience includes accounting, non-profit work, and interaction with senior citizens.
- Work schedule typically involves three days per week, totaling 24-29 hours, with occasional weekend hours.
- Pay range is $14.00 to $19.00 per hour with a renewable annual contract.
Program Assistant (Temporary) Full Description
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Please provide names and contact information for 3 professional references.
A Cover letter with why you feel you would be good at this job, and what experience you have working with senior citizens and non-profit organizations.
A Cover letter with why you feel you would be good at this job, and what experience you have working with senior citizens and non-profit organizations.
Posting Details
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
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Working Title | Program Assistant (Temporary)
Location | Jefferson, NC, In-person
Position Number | N52242
Department | Sociology - 250850
Location | Jefferson, NC, In-person
Position Number | N52242
Department | Sociology - 250850
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications | Associates Degree Must possesses a valid, unexpired driver’s license Must pass a Criminal Background Check Ability to communicate in written and/or verbal form Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds Ability to professionally represent the program/department Ability to work with clients (students, employees, public) via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, phone calls, and/or emails As needed, ability to work independently or as a team member team Ability to be organized
License/Certification Required |
Essential Job Functions | This position works closely with senior volunteers, senior centers, nursing and residential care facilities, and the Department of Social Services.
Successful applicant will assist with a University grant-sponsored program of considerable scope and complexity, requiring specialized knowledge of the program and the associated processes and procedures. The Program Assistant serves as an assistant manager with program authority to help oversee all operations and services provided by staff and assists leadership managing daily operations; human resources management and staff development; program policy and procedure design and implementation; and associated business functions, Work also includes marketing the program and defending program goals and objectives before the governing body. Training will be provided and the contract is renewable on an annual basis.
This person typically works three days a week though more may be needed during certain times. This person will be responsible to process a minimum of 35 timesheets for the volunteers each month and apply policies & procedures; timesheets are prepared on a set schedule for Appalachian State University to produce the checks on time. Reports will be maintained monthly regarding timesheets.
This position will assist with prepare training materials/manuals and other documents in preparation of training new volunteers and for the monthly in-service training held in four of the five counties the program serves. Maintenance of volunteer files, preparation of monthly financial spreadsheets and managing documents for semi-annual reports to the federal funding agency and reports to local United Ways is required. Responsibilities also include assisting with Criminal History Checks, tracking volunteer physicals, and preparing In-kind forms & reports.The successful applicant will be a team player and assist with special projects and events that are part of Appalachian Senior Programs.
This position is renewable yearly.
Preferred Qualifications | Good oral and written communication, as well as computer skills in Google Suite, zoom, and Microsoft Office, including Excel. Some experience with accounting and prior experience with non-profits preferred. Experience working with Senior Citizens is preferred, but not required.
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday-Friday, Typically three days a week however days & hours may vary during departments regular business hours. On occasion some weekends may be required.
Number of Hours Per Week | 24-29 hours per week (60% time with no benefits)
Number of Months Per Year | 11
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range | $14.00 - $19.00
License/Certification Required |
Essential Job Functions | This position works closely with senior volunteers, senior centers, nursing and residential care facilities, and the Department of Social Services.
Successful applicant will assist with a University grant-sponsored program of considerable scope and complexity, requiring specialized knowledge of the program and the associated processes and procedures. The Program Assistant serves as an assistant manager with program authority to help oversee all operations and services provided by staff and assists leadership managing daily operations; human resources management and staff development; program policy and procedure design and implementation; and associated business functions, Work also includes marketing the program and defending program goals and objectives before the governing body. Training will be provided and the contract is renewable on an annual basis.
This person typically works three days a week though more may be needed during certain times. This person will be responsible to process a minimum of 35 timesheets for the volunteers each month and apply policies & procedures; timesheets are prepared on a set schedule for Appalachian State University to produce the checks on time. Reports will be maintained monthly regarding timesheets.
This position will assist with prepare training materials/manuals and other documents in preparation of training new volunteers and for the monthly in-service training held in four of the five counties the program serves. Maintenance of volunteer files, preparation of monthly financial spreadsheets and managing documents for semi-annual reports to the federal funding agency and reports to local United Ways is required. Responsibilities also include assisting with Criminal History Checks, tracking volunteer physicals, and preparing In-kind forms & reports.The successful applicant will be a team player and assist with special projects and events that are part of Appalachian Senior Programs.
This position is renewable yearly.
Preferred Qualifications | Good oral and written communication, as well as computer skills in Google Suite, zoom, and Microsoft Office, including Excel. Some experience with accounting and prior experience with non-profits preferred. Experience working with Senior Citizens is preferred, but not required.
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday-Friday, Typically three days a week however days & hours may vary during departments regular business hours. On occasion some weekends may be required.
Number of Hours Per Week | 24-29 hours per week (60% time with no benefits)
Number of Months Per Year | 11
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range | $14.00 - $19.00
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date | 09/23/2025
Closing Date | 10/12/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please provide names and contact information for 3 professional references.
A Cover letter with why you feel you would be good at this job, and what experience you have working with senior citizens and non-profit organizations.
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51474
Posting Number | 201500971P
Closing Date | 10/12/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please provide names and contact information for 3 professional references.
A Cover letter with why you feel you would be good at this job, and what experience you have working with senior citizens and non-profit organizations.
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51474
Posting Number | 201500971P
Supplemental Questions
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- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- List of References with Contact Information
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Contact Us:
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
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