Administrative Assistant

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Student Affairs

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Student Affairs division, including the Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, and Student Affairs staff. The position manages daily office operations, calendars and meeting coordination, event and travel logistics, web and social media content, departmental communications, and special projects. The Administrative Assistant also manages the administration and supervision of assigned student employees and serves as a key point of contact for students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Working collaboratively across Student Affairs and with campus partners, the position helps ensure effective office operations, timely communication, and successful coordination of departmental programs, projects, and initiatives.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Essential Functions

GENERAL OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT(65%):

• Manages day-to-day administrative and operational functions for the Student Affairs office, including responding to email and telephone inquiries, processing incoming and outgoing mail, maintaining office supplies, and ensuring office spaces are functional, organized, and presentable.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Provides professional assistance, manages challenging or sensitive situations appropriately, and connects individuals with appropriate campus resources for additional support or resolution.
• Manages the distribution and tracking of equipment, keys, and informational materials provided to students on behalf of Student Affairs and affiliated offices.
• Submits and tracks facilities work orders on behalf of department staff, orders office supplies and materials, and reconciles procurement expenses in a timely manner.
• Maintains organized departmental records, resources, procedures, and administrative documentation to support efficient operations and continuity of services.

COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY (10%)

• Manages and maintains Student Orientation and Student Affairs web content, including the Student Handbook/Manual, student policies, and other key resources, ensuring information is accurate, current, accessible, and updated in a timely manner.
• Leads the department’s social media presence for parents and families, including developing and posting content, sharing timely information and resources, moderating content, and supporting ongoing communication and engagement.
• Provides communications support for Student Affairs programs, services, and events, including designing, producing, and distributing flyers, posters, announcements, and other promotional materials.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (25%)

• Manages the student employment lifecycle for assigned student staff, including position posting, recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision.
• Establishes and communicates work expectations and priorities for student staff, provides ongoing direction, coaching, and feedback, and ensures student work aligns with department needs and goals.
• Addresses routine performance concerns, scheduling issues, and interpersonal conflicts involving student staff and works with department leadership and appropriate campus resources to resolve more complex concerns.
• Maintains a regular physical presence in and around the front office area to provide guidance, supervision, and operational support to student staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP (10%)

• Provides administrative support to the Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, and Student Affairs team, including managing calendars, scheduling and coordinating meetings, resolving scheduling conflicts, prioritizing requests, and responding to changing needs and priorities.
• Coordinates meeting and event logistics, including scheduling…