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Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students

Employer
Chatham University
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 21, 2021

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Chatham University

Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students

Chatham University has an immediate opening for an Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students. As a staff member of the Student Affairs department, the Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the Dean of Students and the mission of the Division of Student Affairs: specifically, in providing administrative and organization support directly to the Dean, manage the front office and coordinate cross-functional collaboration and projects to address student needs, develop initiatives, plan and execute events. The Executive Assistant should be a positive role model who is committed to student affairs, co-curricular experiences, and the specific needs of our key student populations. The position involves high student contact and evening and weekend hours. .

This newly vacant position will add to Chatham's mission "to prepare students to build lives of purpose, value and fulfilling work...by preparing graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to recognize and respect diversity of culture, identity, and opinion; and to live sustainably." Building on this mission, Chatham is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning, living and working environment for all members of the campus community. Learn more at: www.chatham.edu .

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Participate as a committed team member of the Student Affairs staff in University and division committee work, projects, and overall community development: assist in the coordination of co-curricular activities and serves for students.
  • Possess extensive knowledge of policies, procedures, and organization of the division, as well as outstanding ability in specialized office skills including creating and maintaining filing system and handling confidential correspondence, coordinating and maintaining complex appointment calendar, handling phone calls and taking messages, greeting visitors, making appropriate referrals, providing students, faculty, staff and public with detailed information regarding departmental procedures and functions; arrangements for meetings, travel, handling correspondences including drafting and editing.
  • Oversee fiscal matters for Office of Student Affairs such as initiating and processing purchase orders, check requests, credit card usage, payment of bills, reconciling accounts, assisting with budgetary projects and maintaining fiscal records.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel or related field and one-year experience in events planning/ student activities programming and development preferred.
  • Must be detailed oriented with excellent planning, organizational and management abilities, have strong nurturing/interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written, ability to maintain positive customer service relations, and continuously helpful attitude to both the campus community and external customers.
  • Possess an understanding of student development, supervisory experience and a commitment to improving the lives of students; the ability to work in a team-oriented environment with an emphasis on collaboration, a demonstrated commitment to diversity and tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive and/or confidential matters required.


Founded in 1869, Chatham University has an enrollment of over 2,200 students across over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: sustainability & health, the arts & sciences and business & communications. Chatham has consistently been named a College of Distinction and a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report, and--as the alma mater of environmental icon, Rachel Carson (Class of '29)--is perennially ranked as one of the greenest colleges in the United States by Sierra Magazine and the Princeton Review.

Chatham consists of the School of Health Sciences; the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment; the School of Arts, Science and Business; and the School for Continuing & Professional Studies.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA--one of the country's most livable cities and great college towns--Chatham is spread across three distinct locations: the historic arboretum, Shadyside Campus; Chatham Eastside in the fast-growing East End; and Eden Hall Campus, one of the world's most sustainable campuses.

For a complete job description and to apply visit:

www.chatham.edu/careers

Follow the instructions to complete the application process.

To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter addressing the qualifications of the position, professional resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Chatham University offers competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, including tuition remission for qualified personnel, and a generous retirement plan.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age or national origin.

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Founded in 1869, Chatham University has an enrollment of over 2,200 students across over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: sustainability & health, business & communications, and the arts & sciences. 

As the alma mater of environmental icon Rachel Carson '29, Chatham is perennially ranked as one of the "greenest" colleges in the United States. 

Located in Pittsburgh, PA—one of the country's most livable cities and great college towns—Chatham is composed of three distinct locations: the historic arboretumShadyside CampusChatham Eastside in the fast-growing East End; and Eden Hall Campus, one of the world's most sustainable campuses. 

Chatham's mission is "to prepare students to build lives of purpose, value, and fulfilling work...by preparing graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to recognize and respect diversity of culture, identity, and opinion; and to live sustainably." Building on this mission, Chatham is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning, living, and working environment for all members of the campus community. 

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