College of Education - Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant provides support to students, faculty and staff in the Farrington College of Education & Human Development.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Counselor Education Department Chairperson, including coordinating course scheduling, managing instructor assignments, organizing meetings, maintaining Outlook calendars, updating and maintaining student records, and assisting with other departmental operations as needed.
• Demonstrate professional, effective and efficient communication within the college and across university departments.
• Serve as a resource for office coverage and direct all students, employees and visitors appropriately.
• Assist with faculty searches and onboarding procedures.
• Maintain department budgets and purchasing.
• Process faculty payroll.
• Provide support to faculty and staff as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, events, retreats, etc.
• Assist with department meetings, including Zoom/Teams support.
• Provide administrative support for department events, including residencies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Associate degree and/or minimum of 5 years related experience
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills and the ability to work independently with initiative.
• Must be energetic and have professional manners to present a positive impression to people outside and within the University
• Must have strong organizational skills and solid computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point, Excel and the Internet

Unusual Working Conditions

Must be flexible, hours occasionally required beyond the normal workday.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.