Point Loma Nazarene University · 1 month ago
International Ministries and Study Abroad Assistant
Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.58/hr - $22.22/hr
2+ years expPoint Loma Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts university committed to providing higher education in a vibrant environment. The International Ministries and Study Abroad Assistant supports the director in enhancing international program impact, managing administrative tasks, and facilitating student onboarding for travel programs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Director of International Ministries and Study Abroad, including reconciling expense reports, requesting payment on invoices, calendaring meetings, reserving meeting space, and assisting with meeting hospitality
Manage confidential email communications for the director when requested. Prepare routine correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes
Anticipate administrative needs of the director to enhance supervisor’s effectiveness
Ensure the director has current program student, staff/faculty, partner/host, and emergency contact lists at all times
Work with director supporting communication with affiliated program providers and universities to resolve financial, billing, and contractual concerns
Receive student walk-ins, respond to questions, and route them to appropriate staff, as needed
Schedule and host one-on-one and group meetings to resource students in need of guidance through application processes for internal programs, affiliated programs, and student visas
Provide support to planning processes for faculty-led study abroad programs
Support post-travel financial reconciliation processes
Resource and support promotional and training events
Assist director and staff with marketing outreach to faculty and staff departments, setting appointments for collaboration meetings and brief classroom promotional presentations
Collaborate and communicate well with multiple PLNU departments including Campus Facilities, Educational Access Center, Public Safety, Records Office, Student Financial Services, Student Accounts, etc
Work on special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the director, including researching and collecting information
Provide excellent service to internal and external constituents
Provide and maintain a safe, friendly and efficient professional office environment
Support Student Life and Formation departmental programs and projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Two years of clerical or administrative assistant experience, with emphasis on communications and financial tracking/management
Strong computer skills including the use of Google applications as well as MS Word, Excel, and ability to type 45 wpm
Strong organizational skills including ability to use independent judgment in prioritizing and carrying out tasks
Ability to work effectively while under deadline pressure and with multiple interruptions
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and command of correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check
Benefits
Health
Dental
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
Competitive retirement matching
Vacation and sick time
15 paid holidays per year
Opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel
A robust wellness program
Company
Point Loma Nazarene University
Point Loma Nazarene University is a school in San Diego.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Arabella Armel
Knots of Love Co-Founder/President
Dr. Jeffrey Carr, Sr.
Chief Diversity Officer / Assoc. Vice President / Adjunct Faculty
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