Administrative Assistant to the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Job Description

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University’s Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with the industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University’s residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

The Opportunity

The College of Arts & Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is currently seeking an experienced administrative professional for the Administrative Assistant to the Dean position. This position reports to the Dean and assists with College executive administrative functions. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work with interdisciplinary teams in support of strategic goals; ease in using Microsoft Office applications (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook); experience using web-based communication applications such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; and, strong writing and editing skills. Essential attributes include the ability to manage multiple deadlines, collaborate well with team members, and work in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

Job Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Providing support for strategic College-level initiatives.
• Maintaining the Dean’s calendar, planning meetings for the Dean, and scheduling College-level conferences and meetings.
• Communicating with internal and external College constituents, and providing clerical support.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school (or GED) level ability in spelling, grammar, basic composition, and math.
• (1-3) years of work related experience

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Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Analytical skills with an in depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, Teams, Zoom and other Internet end-user applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in both face-to-face and virtual environments.