Program Assistant Jobs

College and Area Information:

Eastern Arizona College and Gila County Provisional Community College District have partnered to

provide higher education services in Gila County at the Gila Pueblo Campus in Globe, Payson Campus,

and other sites. As the educational service provider, Eastern Arizona College’s offerings within Gila

County are fully accredited community college programs. Eastern Arizona College is the oldest member

of the Arizona Community College system and is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Position Summary and Organizational Relationship:

The Assistant I reports to the Associate Director of the Payson campus. Funding for this position is

contingent upon continuation of the external contract between the Gila County Provisional Community

College District and Graham County Community College District.

Required Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cashiering functions.
• Ability to use Windows electronic communication and information tools and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse internal and external
• Excellent customer relations demeanor and skills.

audience.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Detail oriented with good typing/data entry/10 key skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of basic accounting, fiscal responsibilities, and fiscal security processes.

• Associate’s Degree or higher.
• Ability to perform quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Self-motivated individual who works well under moderate supervision and with close co-worker

relationships.

Essential Functions:

• Answer phones, greet general public, and provide information to students and customers as needed.

• Check documents for accuracy, review edits, and prepare audit reports as required.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of college operations, policies and procedures, and assist in the
• Collect student fees and prepare and make daily deposits.
• Perform routine purchasing and receiving functions.
• Prepare various invoices and documents for agencies under contract with the College.
• Process accounts payables, accounts receivables, and time sheets in compliance with policy.
• Maintain accounting files alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of data/information of all aspects of the position.

compliance and completion of college administration processes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Fulfill assignments during non-traditional days or hours as required on an intermittent basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated

with the job.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks
• Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

simultaneously.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Ability to follow and explain established processes.

Physical Abilities:

Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands

described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand and bend at the knee and waist,

and walk.

• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on computer.

office equipment.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Working Environment:

Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of

this job.

• Exposed to moderate noise levels.
• General office conditions.

Application Information:

Applicants should send a resume, a letter of application addressing each of the required and preferred

qualifications and describing experience related to the position responsibilities, transcripts (if copies are

sent, official transcripts must be on file prior to the date of hire) a minimum of three professional letters of

recommendation and a signed copy of the EAC application form available on EAC’s website (EAC

Application Form) to [email protected] or can be mailed to the address listed below:

Eastern Arizona College

Human Resources – AP 243

615 N. Stadium Avenue

Thatcher, AZ 85552-0769

The submission of all required application materials for the screening committee’s review is the

responsibility of the applicant. Applicants must be prepared to interview at their own expense.

Closing Date:

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate

is identified.

Compensation and Position Availability:

The initial position compensation is $16.40 per hour ($34,105 annualized) a cash flex benefit. The

position also includes excellent employee benefits.

Questions:

Human Resources Department

Voice: (928) 428-8915

FAX: (928) 428-2578

E-mail: [email protected]

EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Eastern Arizona College is in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions,

employment, financial aid, educational services, programs and activities.

Eastern Arizona College complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S. Code § 1092(f) and the Higher Education Opportunity

Act of 2008, by distributing an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report is intended to inform the campus community of campus safety information, Clery Act crime statistics, on-

campus housing fire data and statistics, and policies and procedures relating to sexual violence, emergency response, and other safety factors. A copy of EAC’s Annual Security and Fire Safety

Report can be found at http://www.eac.edu/About_EAC/Consumer_Information/report.pdf. Additional copies are available at the Alumni Library (Thatcher Campus), the Learning Resource

Center (Payson Campus), and the library (Gila Pueblo Campus). A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request at EAC’s District Office, located at 615 N. Stadium Avenue, Thatcher,

AZ.

A daily crime log listing all criminal and alleged criminal incidents reported to campus police/security is available on-site, during normal business hours, at each of the campuses: EAC Police

Department, located at 620 N. College Avenue, Thatcher, AZ (Thatcher Campus); Gila Pueblo Campus Administration Office, located at 8274 Six Shooter Canyon Road, Globe, AZ (Gila Pueblo

Campus); and Payson Campus Administration Office, located at 201 N. Mud Springs Rd., Payson, AZ (Payson Campus).

A fire log containing all reported fires that occurred at any of EAC's on-campus student housing facilities is available during normal business hours at the Housing Office, located at 900 N.

College Avenue, Thatcher, AZ.