Confidential Secretary, Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Employer
- Kean University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 4, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Accreditation, Chief Academic Officers & Vice Presidents, Other Academic Affairs, Executive, Provosts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
STOP! Current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts) must apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.
Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Confidential Secretary
Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Confidential Secretary performs difficult secretarial and clerical duties for the Office of Academic Affairs; directly supports the Provost; serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of Academic Affairs and its related programs and services; and performs other related work as required. This position entails a high degree of responsibility and use of discretion and independent judgement, while ensuring confidentiality in all work operations. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and at least four years of administrative and office management experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to: Access, Excel, Word and Outlook is also required. Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts for all degrees are required prior to the starting date of employment.
Additional Information
Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures .
Diversity & Non-Discrimination Statement
Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Kean’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.
EEO/AA Statement
Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer
Company
is a world-class, vibrant and diverse institution offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and 60-plus graduate options, including six doctoral programs. Kean distinguishes itself through excellence in academics, strategic investments in both research and cultural facilities and initiatives and a commitment to the success of every student. Dedicated to preparing students for rewarding careers, lifelong learning and fulfilling lives, Kean offers a broad range of disciplines, the expertise of a diverse and world-savvy faculty and a student-centered learning environment and campus community.
The University sits on three adjoining campus sites in Union County, New Jersey covering 180 acres, two miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and thirty minutes from New York City, with additional locations in Ocean County, New Jersey - Kean Ocean and Jefferson Township, New Jersey - Kean Skylands. Kean University also operates a unique, additional location in Wenzhou, China.
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