Shorter University

Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences

The primary purpose of Administrative Assistants is to provide direct support to the Dean of the particular academic area in which they serve.  Furthermore, they assist Department Chairs at the request of the Dean. This position involves preparing educational materials, ordering supplies, filing, drafting and typing various correspondence, and supervising student work-studies when appropriate.  Moreover, Administrative Assistants should uphold the mission of the University and the standards established by their supervisors.  Administrative Assistants answer directly to the Dean of their academic area and fulfill expectations set forth by their Dean. Administrative Assistants will coordinate with the Executive Assistant of the Provost for additional instruction and information.

Qualifications:

Associate or a bachelor’s degree is desired. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products is a necessity for success in this position. Prior office and/or academic experience is preferred. Experience with social media is preferred.

Job Duties:

• Receptionist duties (serve as promotor and face of the college, school, or department in which they serve)
• Telephone (answering and returning calls)
• Photocopies
• Mail
• Faculty correspondence
• Scheduling meetings and maintaining calendar for Dean
• Inform/remind departmental faculty of meetings or events through e-mail
• Supervise student work-studies
• Assist faculty and students with obtaining forms for various procedures/requests
• General office management
• Monitor budget and submit purchase orders under the direction of the Dean
• Order supplies
• Archive/file departmental items
• Monitor College of Humanities and Social Sciences webpage(s) and social media.
• Coordinate with Executive Assistant of the Provost regarding payroll for adjuncts or supplemental payments
• Monitor schedules for student work-studies
• Reconcile departmental credit card statements

Apply for Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=163a046e-9138-461f-9b4c-f9dbe77a4748&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=547873&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Send letter of application, unofficial transcripts of all academic work, statement of faith, resume, and three current letters of reference to:

Human Resources

Shorter University

315 Shorter Avenue

Rome, Georgia 30165

Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.

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