Title

Administrative Assistant I, EXCEL (Grant Funded)

Department Summary

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

The EXCEL (Extraordinary Expectations for Career, Education and Life) Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a fully inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Students in the EXCEL program shares the same experiences as their college peers in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, and independent living. Students become more independent and actively engaged in creating and living their lives.

Position Summary

The BSU EXCEL Partnership Admin I works with the BSU Excel team to be a contact between all parties involved with the EXCEL Partnership School District Officials, school district teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and students. The Partnership Admin I also promotes the growth of the BSU EXCEL Partnership and BSU EXCEL Partnership Resident Life program and implementation.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director

Full-time, AFSCME position
Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM- 5:00 PMSaturdays and Sundays as days off(subject to change)

This position is grant funded through August 31, 2026. The terms of this appointment are based on appropriate funding from the grant.
This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.
We are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate collaborations and communications with current and prospective partnership school districts who have applied to send students to the BSU EXCEL Partnership Program .
• Assists with the coordination of Partnership Program and Partnership Residence Life family meetings as needed for Partnership-Leadership-team (PLT).
• Promote the growth and implementation of BSU EXCEL Partnership program with districts and families.
• Support Inclusive Student Life Coordinator in event planning for commuter and resident life students.
• Prepares program updates to students, district partners and families.
• Assist in the coordination of Admissions including incoming inquiry emails from potential students/families .
• Assist with the outreach to new K-12 schools and 22 plus serving community organizations to grow residence life.
• Prepare documentation and compile data for the Comprehensive Transition and Post Secondary Program.
• Assist with admissions communications and processing.
• Assists with large EXCEL events like graduation, training, and conferences.
• Prepare and updates student credentials for EXCEL programs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply if you believe you have a combination of education and experience to meet the qualifications described.

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in office management, office administration, business administration or business management, the major duties of which included one or more of the following functions: purchasing, personnel management, budgeting, accounting, records management, work simplification, grants management, contract administration or program management, (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

II. An Associate's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

• Continued commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Passion for and commitment to social justice, racial justice, and civic engagement.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff and students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type

AFSCME Classified

Salary Range

$2,028.38 bi-weekly (Grade 15 - Step 1)

Posting Number

S01221P

Open Date

06/17/2025

Close Date

06/29/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.

a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.
Optional:
-Resume
-Cover LetterPDN-9f2e659e-e645-46df-babd-0b1f446d7736