Administrative Assistant I - Institutional Advancement

POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

DEPARTMENT: INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT - ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION: INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

OPEN DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2022

CLOSING DATE: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement the Administrative Assistant performs a variety of routine to moderately complex tasks in support of the activities of the Institutional Advancement division, including maintaining data management and tracking functions, compiling data for reports and for staff use, researching information, scheduling meetings, preparing meeting minutes, maintaining calendars, making travel arrangements, ordering supplies, and support University events as required. Receives, reviews, proofs, types, composes and/or submits a variety of documents, reports, requisitions, invoices, maintenance reports, charts, travel forms, etc. This position reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree supplemented by one to two years of secretarial or administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office as well as the ability to type 40 words per minute with accuracy. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, university staff, and students from diverse backgrounds is an essential skill. Must be able to prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. Familiarity with Jenzabar, Razors Edge/Blackbaud, or related CRM systems is preferred.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

To apply, please email hrrep@jcsu.edu or Fax to (704) 330-1494: Use the Subject Line "Administrative Assistant I –Institutional Advancement”. Include a cover letter, resume, completed JCSU application, contact information for three professional references, and unofficial transcript(s). (Officialtranscripts will be required of the finalists).

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED - Please be sure to include all documents requested above when applying.

The above information may also be mailed to:

Administrative Assistant I – Institutional Advancement

Search Committee

Johnson C. Smith University

Office of Human Resources

100 Beatties Ford Road

Charlotte NC, 28216

About Johnson C. Smith

Johnson C. Smith University, a 155-year-old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, is located in Charlotte, NC. The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1400 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs. Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit https://www.jcsu.edu

Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith University.