Administrative Associate III

Overview

Position title:

Administrative Associate III at Western University of Health Sciences. This role provides administrative and operational support for the College of Dental Medicine, primarily in the Office of Academic Affairs, in a dynamic academic environment that values humanism and collaboration.

• Position Title: Administrative Associate III
• Position Control Number: 998430
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Status: Full-time
• Campus: Western University Campus - Pomona, CA
• Position Location: California
• Department: 1901-College of Dental Medicine

Provide a variety of administrative and operational support services for the College of Dental Medicine, primarily in the Office of Academic Affairs.

Individuals must possess the knowledge and the following skills and abilities, or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using a suitable combination of skills and abilities.

• Strong computer skills to format documents in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to interact professionally with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Experience in creating schedules of activities, preferably in an academic setting.
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports; strong reasoning and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to an organization that values humanism.

• AA degree and/or any combination of experience/education as a substitute for minimum education.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 4–5 years administrative/clerical or equivalent experience.

• BA/BS preferred.
• Experience in an academic environment; 6+ years as Administrative Assistant/Associate or Executive Assistant preferred.

• Assist the supervisor in establishing priorities and resolving administrative issues.
• Oversee and perform tasks such as scheduling and admissions as assigned.
• Serve as a team member within the Office of Academic Affairs to provide seamless service to students, faculty and staff.
• Provide support for educational research to the CDM administration, faculty and OAA.
• Assist the Director of Education, Assistant Director of Education and Assistant Director of Outcomes Assessments with ongoing communications and reporting to aid in planning processes.
• Provide support to faculty in the construction, delivery, proctoring, and analysis of examinations, including creating SharePoint sites and coordinating technology needs for assessments, troubleshooting IT issues, and preparing performance reports for exams and OSCEs.
• Assist in curriculum delivery and assessment via educational technology, including SharePoint site maintenance, quiz creation, data management, and reporting requirements in Exam Soft.
• Provide administrative support to Assistant/Associate Deans as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; some evenings and weekends

WesternU offers competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. The university emphasizes a culture of humanism, respect, equity, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Minimum: $25.50 hourly
• Maximum: $27.00 hourly

Describe the essential functions and physical demands of this role, including active use of a computer, sitting for extended periods, occasional standing or walking, and vision requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

The position is typically performed in a standard office setting with moderate noise from office equipment and activities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to perform essential functions.

• Posting Number: S01800
• Posting Date: 07/14/2026
• Close Date: 07/14/2027
• Open Until Filled: Yes

WesternU is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment practices are conducted without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as required by law.

• Required: Resume, Cover Letter
• Optional: Letter of Recommendation #1, #2, #3, Additional Applicant Document, Required License/Certification

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