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George Fox University · 2 months ago

Administrative Assistant - Department of History & Politics and Department of Communication Studies

Newberg, OR

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$16/hr - $21/hr

3+ years exp

George Fox University is a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally. They are seeking an exceptional Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support for the History & Politics and Communication Studies departments, managing office operations and facilitating academic administration tasks.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Providing administrative support for department chairs and faculty

Planning and organizing department and student recruitment events (Friday @ Fox, Bruin Preview, Scholarship Summit); participating as needed or asked in College of Humanities and university events

Creating and maintaining a courteous and welcoming presence to students and other visitors as the public face of these departments

Assisting in the hiring and managing of student employees

Collaborating with department chairs to facilitate requirements of academic administration offices

Managing department budgets and finances, purchasing department supplies, travel needs, food, etc

Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service

By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role

Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Office managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsBudget managementEvent planningDetail orientationDiscretionInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingIntegrity

Required

A Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree with equivalent work experience

3-5 years of successful office clerical and administrative support, preferably experience in a higher education environment

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent organization skills and detail orientation with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Positive decision-making and problem-solving skills

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Google documents, Internet navigation, and able to become proficient in other administrative software programs

Integrity and discretion in maintaining a high degree of confidentiality

Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply

A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity

A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith

A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith