University Assistant (Part-Time)
Department of Public Health – Southern Connecticut State University
About the Department of Public Health
Since its founding in 1989, the Department of Public Health at SCSU has been committed to educating one of the strongest public health workforces in Connecticut and the region. Our mission is to advance public health practice toward social justice through education, community service, research, and the pursuit of health equity.
As the most diverse department on campus, we are dedicated to fostering equitable, healthy, and thriving communities for all. Our academic programs include:
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
- Master of Public Health (MPH) (online and on-ground)
- Executive MPH (EMPH) (online)
- Health and Wellness Coaching major, certified by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)
Our BSPH and MPH programs were recently re-accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for the next seven years.
Position Overview
The Department of Public Health is seeking a part‑time University Assistant (UA) to support our accredited programs, program coordinators, student services, internships, assessment activities, and overall department operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain student data and records in Excel, Banner, and Navigate.
- Generate reports on applications, enrollment, and demographics.
- Respond to applicant and student inquiries.
- Support accreditation and assessment activities.
- Assist with internship site information, MOUs, and preceptor communication.
- Provide support for department events, workshops, and continuing education programs.
- Update the department website and prepare departmental documents.
- Other duties as directed.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree at the minimum
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong organization, interpersonal, and time‑management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Must be able to work onsite
Preferred:
- 1–2 years administrative experience
- Experience in higher education environments
- Experience in customer service
- Familiarity with Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Position Details
- Part-time: 19 hours per week
- Location: On-campus
- Compensation: Hourly salary dependent upon qualifications and will fall within the parameters of the current UA Hire Wage Guidelines scale chart.
How to Apply
Submit a letter of interest (Max 1 pg.), resume, and 3 references to:
Myranda Edwards, Secretary II
Public Health Dept. and Healthcare Systems & Innovation Dept.
All application materials must be electronically submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For priority consideration, please submit by February 26, 2026.
The expected start date is as soon as possible.