Fordham University · 10 hours ago
Senior Department Assistant, Level 5
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education to over 16,000 students. The Senior Department Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Dean of Professional and Continuing Studies, managing schedules, correspondence, and various clerical tasks across multiple campuses.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Handles day-to-day activities for the Dean including: coordinating the Dean’s schedule, scheduling rooms for meetings and conferences, receiving visitors, disseminating information, managing correspondence as directed, attending administrative meetings, and following through as directed
On behalf of the Dean, liaise with high-level internal and external stakeholders, as needed
Researches, analyzes, and evaluates information independently and in consultation with the Dean to support his involvement in school, University, and extra-University matters
Prepares complex reports and presentations for the Dean’s Office
Works with Dean on new strategic initiatives and undertake additional responsibilities as needed
Oversees specified centralized tasks for college across three campuses and covers for other clericals as needed at each of the 3 campuses
Researches and collects data as requested
Produces letters, memos, mailings and miscellaneous correspondence
Processes approved requests for payments for contracts, expense reimbursement requests, credit card statements, check requests, vendor invoices, subscriptions and other items
Prepares mailings to prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and external community contacts as needed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Of Two (2) Years Of Relevant Experience
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ease with building and manipulating data
Detail-oriented and able to multi-task; courteous and diplomatic; professional demeanor and possess initiative and a can-do attitude
Strong writing and organizational skills
Maintains privacy and discretion for confidential documents including transcripts, immunization records, military records and disciplinary actions
Processes confidential information in compliance with FERPA
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of MS Publisher, Access
Knowledge of Slate and Banner systems or comparable University student/ CRM systems
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
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