Administrative Assistant: Natural Science
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Administrative Assistant:
Natural Science
DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students.
DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor's degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online. In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model.
Serves as the primary administrative support for the Chairpersons of the Biology and Chemistry Departments, and the didactic faculty in the respective programs of these departments; facilitates efficient operation of these programs. The Administrative Assistant is an energetic, amicable, flexible and highly organized individual.
Qualifications- High School or equivalency required;
Bachelor's degree preferred - Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
- 2-3 year of related experience in a higher education environment or customer service-based industry
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and experience with database programs (Colleague preferred)
- Possess and be able to use math skills to provide accurate financial and other data accounting
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Occasional attendance at program functions outside of standard work hours
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, balance competing responsibilities, and complete assignments in a timely manner
- Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
- Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution
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