Program Specialist, Prosthetics & Orthotics

Program Specialist, Prosthetics & Orthotics

FLSA
Classification
NE

Reports to
Department Head/Chair

Salary Range
F1

Weeks Per
Year
52

Work Week
40 hours (minimum)

Position Summary
Assumes responsibility for providing
administrative support and coordinating activities to assist in the efficient and effective functioning of departmental programs and office
operations. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of
these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students. This position will support the Prosthetics & Orthotics program
and will primarily be based off campus at the Hanger Clinic Location.

Hiring Range
Budgeted starting salary is $20 to $25
per hour, depending upon experience

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working
  relationships with internal and external constituents including, but not limited to, students, parents, faculty, staff, staff at the Hanger
  Clinic, and the general public. Provides quality customer service to all visitors to the department. Triages incoming calls, communications
  and correspondence in an effort to ensure requests, questions and/or concerns are addressed in a timely manner. Takes initiative to answer
  questions and/or resolve issues of a general or routine nature. Forwards questions or issues to the proper parties for resolution as
  necessary and/or appropriate.
• Coordinates logistics associated with department meetings, events and/or activities including, but
  not limited to, scheduling venues, inviting attendees and/or preparing agendas or materials. Ensures post-event follow up actions are taken
  as necessary and/or appropriate. Provides administrative support for key events.
• Utilizes Banner, the University’s database of
  record, to track budget expenses, perform personnel transactions, process requisitions and payments as well as research information.
  Maintains financial and budgetary records for the department in compliance with established institutional data integrity standards as well
  as other related University policies and procedures. Reviews and verifies all appropriate backup documentation is complete in an effort to
  facilitate timely workflow. Prepares a variety of budget analyses and reports for review.
• Establishes, maintains and continually
  strives to improve departmental procedures, files and computer systems to support effective operations and/or realize efficiencies. Opens,
  sorts and distributes departmental mail. Maintains departmental office supplies, equipment and/or inventories, reordering as necessary
  and/or appropriate within established budgetary constraints.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting
Number
PS1140P

Working Conditions
Normal office situation.

Education
High School Diploma or GED
required.

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table. Light lifting or carrying 25 lbs. or less

Special
Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if
temporary)

Close Date
1/16/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions
Summary

For full application instructions and position description, visit: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7481

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