Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs in Canton, OH

Description

Position Summary

Walsh University is seeking a highly skilled Administrative Assistant to support programs within the School of Behavioral & Health Sciences. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo-Christian tradition, diversity, and service learning are critical to the Mission of Walsh University.

The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the other Administrative Assistants to provide support to the Dean, Physical Therapy Program Chair, faculty and students within the School. This is a full-time 40 hour/week position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Database maintenance
• Planning of programmatic events
• Assistance with accreditation
• Liaison with university offices and external campus representatives and vendors
• Assistance with other responsibilities necessary to ensure smooth operation of the School of Behavioral & Health Sciences.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to followany other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Education: High School diploma required, Higher Education Degree is preferred.

Work Experience: Experience in a higher education academic environment strongly preferred but not required. 1 year of experience in an administrative assistant support role required.

Skills and abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Professional presentation and demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive materials
• Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with Centralized Application Service (CAS) systems and other electronic database programs is a strong plus
• Ability to prioritize duties/tasks
• Ability to track and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse personalities within the various programs within the School and across the Institution
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to problem solve
• Flexibility, adaptability and patience
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
• Ability to attend events and activities on or off campus.
• Ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Physical requirements of the job include prolonged sitting, extended periods of keyboard work and use of a computer monitor, some walking, frequent interruptions, occasional lifting and carrying objects no more than 20 pounds.
• Use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

Applicants are to submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references who can speak to the ability to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of the position.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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