Administrative Assistant-College Ministry

Benedictine College•Atchison, KS

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides organizational and administrative support to staff members and student leaders in the Department of College Ministry. Duties include clerical, receptionist, and project based work. In addition, the Administrative Assistant is the initial contact person in the College Ministry Office for all walk-in and telephone inquiries. She/he projects a professional image that complements the mission of Benedictine College through in-person and phone interaction.

Requirements

Understanding and acceptance of Catholic and Benedictine values
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Demonstrates a professional attitude at all times
Ability to relate effectively with students, parents, faculty and staff
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills as well as proven organizational skills
Computer skills including word processing, e-mail and database software
Promptness and regular attendance are essential
High School diploma required
Three to five years of office experience preferred

Nice To Haves

A.A.S. degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide administrative office support including: managing appointments and calendars, setting up meetings, processing incoming mail, maintaining office supplies, contacting vendors, and assisting with photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing, word processing, and other clerical requests
Manage telephone calls and visits from students, parents, faculty, staff, employers and community leaders
Enter computer data and utilize Colleague database to retrieve student information and Raiser’s Edge for donor information
Supervise and train work study students and assign jobs and evaluate/inspect their work
Assist in data entry to process expense reports, receipts, bills, and file documents accordingly
Assist in the preparation of materials for Benedictine College Ministry mailings, meetings, and campus activities
Compose agenda and minutes for staff meetings and team meetings
Assist in the coordination of campus-wide events sponsored by the Department of College Ministry
Communicate and collaborate with other college offices regarding various student issues
Respond to staff requests for administrative support as needed
Collect and communicate information regarding the Department of College Ministry the student body through Benedictine College Ministry FYIs, Facebook, and Twitter
Assist in the coordination of Ministry sponsored meetings, retreats, and trainings that often occur during nights and weekends.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned