Part Time - Administrative Assistant to the Department of Biblical, Religious and Philosophical Studies and The Sider Institute
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FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Position Information

Position Title Part Time - Administrative Assistant to the Department of Biblical, Religious and Philosophical Studies and The Sider Institute Position Type Staff Employee Group Staff Time Status Part-Time Time Category Part Time (1000-1559 hours) Annual Hours 1025 # of Months 9.25 Hours Per Week 25 Work Dates

Mid-August to Mid-May - 41 weeks

Campus Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary

This position provides administrative and project support to the Department of Biblical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies and The Sider Institute. Responsibilities include data entry, project and event coordination, maintaining websites and a high volume of general support responsibilities and assist in school-wide functions as necessary when determined by the dean.

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience Required

Minimum of 1-2 years of administrative support/secretarial experience

Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

* Effective communication skills

* Ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts

* Strong organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities

* Strong computer proficiency including the ability to work independently in several of the Higher Education software packages, Excel and various databases as well as understand basic web design

* Ability to work independently

* Ability to effectively supervise work study students

Special Working Conditions

N/A

Driving Requirements

N/A

Essential Employee N/A Primary Duties

1. Manage daily administrative operations to the Department of Biblical, Religious and Philosophical Studies and The Sider Institute: mail distribution, ordering supplies, messages, telephone, faculty schedules, syllabi, photocopying, coordination with faculty services, preparation of department meeting minutes, oversight of audio-visual equipment, processing of reimbursement requests and purchase orders, etc.

2. Execute administrative tasks delegated by department chairs. This can include processing IDEA faculty evaluations, overseeing department award procedures, conference registrations, travel arrangements, maintaining department websites, planning on- and off-campus events, and communicating with prospective and accepted students.

3. Work with department chair on curriculum projections and updating curriculum sheets

4. Manage department resources: prepare and manage department budgets; oversee department external grant budgets, record-keeping and communications; develop resource allocation and stewardship strategies.

5. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Supervises: # of Administrative 0 Supervises: # of Staff 0 Supervises: # of Student 1-2 Posting Date 12/06/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Diversity

Messiah University's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.