Administrative Assistant, Occupational Therapy Doctorate; OTD) Program

George Fox University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the department with the day-to-day procedures.

The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Director of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program. Responsibilities include overseeing the budget, conducting program analysis, and managing daily operations. The individual in this full-time position will play an essential role in supporting the smooth functioning of the academic department.

• Department Support
  • Providing comprehensive administrative and operational support for the IPE and School of Allied Health Sciences, including coordination of meetings and communications, budget and purchasing processes, inventory management, website and marketing support, accreditation activities, and serving as a key resource for students, faculty, and university constituents.
• Logistics Management
  • Coordinating travel, meetings, retreats, and department events, including scheduling, room and catering arrangements, guest speaker visits, and logistical support for OTD, School of Allied Health Sciences, and Interprofessional Education programs and activities.
• Resource Management
  • Maintaining department records, supplies, equipment, and purchasing needs, including document management, textbook orders, check requests, purchase orders, and inventory of essential resources.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross-culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.
• * See the full job description attached for more information!

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Administrative professional experience (3+ years).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to exercise critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
• The ability to be flexible and adaptive in a challenging and changing environment.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and MS Office software.
• A high attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

• Schedule:
  
  40 hours per week, 12 months of the year (1.0 FTE)
  • May be required to work evenings and weekends for special events, such as graduation and admissions events, as necessary.
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions:
  
  Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor:
  Director, Occupational Therapy Program

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve.

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