Academic

Overview

The Academic Support position primarily provides assistance to the College Development Director and supports the academic branch of the College. The role will participate in academic-related activities, such as assessment, accreditation, tutoring, budgeting, and other duties assigned by the College Development Director. The person in this role is expected to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

• Provide administrative support to the College Development Director, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel.
• Prepare reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and other documents as requested.
• Assist with academic-related strategic initiatives and projects, such as tutoring, assessment, accreditation, program review, practicum evaluations, among others.
• Act as liaison between James River College and Evangel University to coordinate the academic calendar, textbook adoptions, academic advising, and students’ class schedule changes.
• Coordinate logistics for academic meetings and special events (e.g., Faculty Workshops and Accreditation Visits), including room reservations, catering, and technology needs.
• Monitor, prioritize, and respond to incoming communications, including phone calls, emails, and written correspondence.
• Support budget tracking, expense reports, and financial documentation for the College Development Director.
• Maintain accurate and organized records, files, and databases.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and handle matters requiring discretion.
• Represent the College in a professional manner, upholding the values and mission of James River College and James River Church.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Three (3) years in an administrative support function; OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in a K-12 or higher education institution setting preferred.

• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to perform secretarial and clerical duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of James River College and James River Church.
• Ability and strong desire to communicate with and assist college students.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, including Microsoft Outlook, One Drive, Canvas, and Mail Chimp.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and professional tone.
• Good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, civic organizations, business professionals, and the general public.

James River Church is pastor-led and staff-driven with board oversight. Staff are expected to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian Gospel and upholding church doctrine. As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff agree to the following:

• Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord, including daily devotional time and dependence on the Spirit.
• Maintain strong marriage and family life and personal finances in order.
• Attend regularly scheduled services; additional services/functions may be required.
• Maintain personal integrity, honesty, confidentiality, and a Christian outlook at all times.
• Promote unity within the church and maintain loyalty to the staff and church.

• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Education and Training

• Religious Institutions