Department: Communication ArtsJob Type: StaffStatus: Non-ExemptDeadline: Until Filled
Job Purpose:
The Staff Assistant serves as the primary organizational and planning person for all affairs of the School of Communication Arts. An important part of the position is supporting the ministry and mission of the University and advancing the academic excellence and spiritual vitality of our University and students. Each employee plays an important role in the development of the Christian faith in our students.
Nature of Duties:
Performs basic clerical and secretarial assistance for an administrator or department head such as transcribing from notes; typing reports; possible social media; working with budgets; collecting and summarizing data: receiving visitors and telephone calls for supervisor; organizing materials for the office; handling routine business matters with other departments or outside the institution; other duties as assigned.
Physical requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time on-site position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Potential exists to work some evenings and weekends.
Travel:
No travel is expected for this position.
Qualifications:
Supervision Received:
Specific instructions from supervisor and standardized procedures.
Supervision of Others:
None.
Institutional Commitment:
Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and from candidates from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.