Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Shenandoah Conservatory

Shenandoah Conservatory is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant to the Dean. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University seeks an administrative assistant experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks to provide assistance to the Dean. Working in tandem with the Conservatory office team, the position offers many interesting opportunities for a professional interested in working in a creative and dynamic educational and arts environment.

Primary responsibilities:

• Maintaining strict confidentiality, provide a high level of support to Conservatory faculty, students, and alumni, as well as visiting artists and scholars
• Manage a complex calendar, prioritizing meetings and commitments of the Dean's time
• Assist the Dean with travel arrangements and preparation for meetings and events both on and off campus
• Work closely with multiple offices across the University
• Maintain budgets and track expenditures for the Conservatory
• Provide support for faculty searches including scheduling, communications, travel and expense reconciliation
• Provide support for projects, reports, and record keeping
• Supervise a staff of one or two work study students
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Minimum qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and office management skills (including exceptional calendar management skills)
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a range of stakeholders including faculty, students, alumni, visiting artists and scholars and donors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with discretion in a fast paced and high profile setting
• Proven ability to maintain an inviting yet highly professional work environment
• Initiative and resourcefulness, with an exceptional ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Google Suite of applications
• A bachelor's degree and 5 years of work experience with progressive administrative responsibilities
• A desire to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of faculty and students within an intensive arts and educational community

Required Experience

Experience:

• Work experience in higher education or an arts environment with at least 5 years experience of support at the executive level is preferred.
• Flexibility to work beyond the traditional work day is necessary.

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

Salary Type
Not Applicable