Program Assistant Research Paper

I am writing to apply for the Program Assistant position in the Multicultural Student Affairs department. My work experience and academic background gives me confidence in my ability to significantly benefit your department.

As a recent graduate of a master’s program in psychology, I believe I have thoroughly practice and developed the skills to be the ideal Program Assistant. Multiple courses in statistics and research methods has certainly improved my attention to detail. Collecting and maintaining data required a high level of analytical thinking, especially when the data was extremely complex. Listening and recording are highly valued in the study of psychology, be it in data collection or a counseling setting. For me, these skills have been practiced even before my decision to study psychology. In the position of a Reimbursement Assistant, I made numerous phone calls to insurance companies and reported the information given in a data system for the Analysts to access. As a Team Member for a restaurant, I often worked as a cashier where I listened to customers’ orders and recorded them into the POS system for the cooks to know what orders to prepare. I demonstrated excellent communication skills in either job positions whether it was in a call to an insurance company or customer interaction as a cashier.

This position strengthened my ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Not only was I expected to complete my work in graduate courses on time; but I also had to respond to student emails in a timely manner, and provide sufficient time for tutoring sessions as needed. If granted the position of Program Assistant, I will always be professional and diligently complete my tasks to uphold the success of the