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Chapman University

Program Development Assistant

🇺🇸 Orange, CA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $17 per Hour

💻 Project Management

🗓️ May 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Chapman University is hiring a Program Development Assistant. The role focuses on supporting the Director in the initial phase of the Center's vision, emphasizing grant identification, alumni engagement, and launching a mentoring program. The job suits a motivated fourth-year undergraduate with exceptional business skills, critical thinking abilities, and a strong work ethic.

Highlights
  • Support grant identification and prepare summaries.
  • Engage in alumni outreach and mentoring program coordination.
  • Assist in project planning, including timelines and stakeholder communications.
  • Maintain databases for grants, alumni contacts, and program metrics.
  • Proficiency with LinkedIn, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based platforms.
  • Compensation: $16.50 per hour.
  • Open to fourth-year undergraduates, preferably in International Business or Marketing.

Program Development Assistant Full Description

Program Development Assistant

Student Title Classification Information 
Quick Link  | https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/36957
Job Number  | SE112424
 Position Information 
Department or Unit Name  | Argyros College of Business and Economics
Position Headcount  | 1
Position Title  | Program Development Assistant
Academic Year  | Spring 2025
Term or Semester  | Spring
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?  | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range  | $16.50 - $16.50

Pay Range Information 
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done?  | Orange
Approved Supervisor  | Helene Blachette
Supervisor Email  | blachette@chapman.edu
 Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
 (https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date  | 04/28/2025
Projected End Date  | 12/31/2025
Average number of hours per week  | Up to 10 Hrs
 
Position Summary Information 
Job Description Summary  | The Program Development Assistant will support the Director in Phase 1 of the Center’s revisited vision, with a focus on grant identification, alumni engagement, and mentoring‑program launch. This part‑time role is ideal for a highly motivated fourth‑year undergraduate with strong business acumen, critical‑thinking skills, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities  | Key Responsibilities (may vary depending on priorities and deployment timing)

Grant IdentificationUtilize grant watch search platform to identify funding opportunities Help prepare concise summaries of grant requirements, deadlines, and fit analyses for the Director’s review Assist in drafting and compiling application materials and documentation

Alumni Outreach & Mentoring Program DevelopmentLeverage LinkedIn Sales Navigator to map and segment Chapman Argyros alumni and broader Chapman University alumni networks Craft personalized outreach messages to recruit mentors and industry partners Coordinate introductory calls, informational sessions, and mentor–student matching logistics

Phase 1 Redeployment SupportCollaborate on project‑planning activities: timelines, deliverable tracking, and stakeholder communications Organize and attend strategy meetings when possible Maintain shared project documentation (e.g., Google Drive, Teams, etc)

Administrative & Data ManagementUpdate and maintain databases of grants opportunities, alumni contacts, and program metrics
Required Qualifications  | Enrolled as a fourth‑year undergraduate (preferably majoring in International Business, Marketing, or related field) Able to balance work and study to ensure that education performance is not affected Demonstrated professional attitude and strong business mindsetExcellent critical‑thinking and prioritization skills; able to juggle competing deadlines Hands‑on and proactive Strong written and verbal communication abilities Familiarity with LinkedIn and/or other professional networking tools Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and cloud‑based collaboration platforms

Desired Qualifications  | Junior or Senior Business or Marketing Major with strong analytical skills
Special Instructions to Applicants  | 
 Budget Information 
Is Federal work-study required?  | With or Without FWS
Pre-screening Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents

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Contact Us
Office of Human Resources
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Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu
 
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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