Departmental Administrative Assistant
- Employer
- Eastern University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 21, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Physical Education, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Other Academic Affairs, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Departmental Administrative Assistant This position is: OPEN
Job Number: 805 Posted: 03/20/2023 Revised: Location: St. Davids -- Posting Type: Staff
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chair of the Kinesiology Department and the Chair of the Marriage and Family Therapy Department (MFT), the Departmental Administrative Assistant provides clerical support to the departments and departmental faculty.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities
I. Position responsibilities for Both Kinesiology and MFT
a. Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and
affirmation.
b. Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and
respect, seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our
common missions.
c. Receive visitors (as needed) representing the university, the department and the
faculty.
d. Answer phone, email and mail and direct information to appropriate faculty
e. Maintain paper and electronic files.
f. Analyze student assessment data and generate reports.
g. Assist in revising and updating course syllabi, exams, manuals, handbooks and website.
h. Assists the Chair with the day to day implementation and monitoring of the
departmental budget and Cost Center (s) including initiating/processing Purchase
Orders and Check Requests.
i. Other assigned duties.
II. Position Responsibilities Specific to Kinesiology
a. Assists the Program Director of Exercise Science in matters related to program
accreditation.
b. Assist the Internship Coordinator of Exercise Science in matters related to clinical
education.
c. Assist the Director of the Kinesiology Lab in matters related to equipment ordering and
maintenance.
d. Establishes and maintains filing system of prospective and current Kinesiology students.
e. Distributes and collects faculty, student and graduate evaluations.
f. Maintains inventory of office supplies and orders/purchases as necessary.
III. Position Responsibilities Specific to Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
a. Communicates academic and departmental information to current students as
assigned. This includes things like: giving students information including: syllabi,
residency information (hotel, parking passes, etc.), details about registration
b. Supports program residencies, includes processing and submitting paperwork for
residency speakers, set up, and breakdown.
c. Work with Organizational Leadership to plan Hooding Ceremony and reception,
ordering of hoods, program and communication of event logistics.
d. Secure textbook lists from professors and send to students
e. Coordinate with enrollment staff to create admissions charts for the Marriage and
Family Therapy program; create schedule for admissions interview days; invite
selected applicants for admissions interviews. Administer writing sample,
communicate with applicants and enrollment regarding new student orientation,
admissions/welcome information.
f. Assist MFT program with collecting, tracking and completing field placements files and
maintaining site contracts and hourly logs.
g. Dissertation tracking, Doctoral Project tracking, and maintaining student records
on shared drive.
h. Financial recordkeeping: reconcile credit card statements and process expense reports,
as requested.
i. Point of contact for student questions; send general informational emails to
students as needed.
j. Assist Program Director and Department Chair in matters related to program
accreditation.
k. Distributes and collects faculty, student, and graduate evaluations.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office); 1-3 years related work experience; and working familiarity with
office equipment (calculator, photocopies, scanner, fax) are required. A keen attention to detail and
proven communication skills including command of proper English grammar/spelling are essential.
High School degree is required. It is essential that the incumbent exhibits an understanding of, and
support for the University’s Evangelical Christian mission.
About Eastern University
Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.
Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process.
Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The
employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for
positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and
professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance,
references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.
Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel
positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth
clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:
1) Affidavit; 2) FBI Criminal Record Check; 3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child
Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with
children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be
submitted within ten days of receipt.
Description Disclaimer
This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.
Company
About Eastern University
Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to endorse by signing Eastern University’s doctrinal statement. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes are encouraged to apply.
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