Administrative Assistant, Ed.D Program
About The Position
At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice, Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.
Requirements
- Must hold a high school diploma/ GED
- 2 to 3 years of related experience.
- Supporting programs and/or Program Directors.
- Microsoft Office to include proficient skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) preferred
- Experience in higher education a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provides general administrative support for the Ed.D. program.
- Exercises some discretion when collecting, compiling and analyzing moderately complex information requests.
- Drafts and prepares general correspondences and reports for managers’ review.
- Coordinates meetings/events, travel requests and expense reimbursements.
- Coordinates and/or manages special projects or functions such as maintenance of job posting websites, scholarship publications, special events, curriculum updates, marketing/communication, etc.
- Provides administrative support such as monitoring and tracking departmental budget and expenses, student files, marketing/communication.
- Prepares purchase requisitions; processes invoices and check requests; runs monthly financial reports to balance budget; coordinates travel reimbursements; and maintains databases and confidentiality of data.
- Provides day-to-day support such as maintaining calendars, greeting visitors, providing general information regarding the university and procedures, answering phone calls and email queries, drafting correspondence for manager’s approval, ordering supplies, and helping organize special events.
- Leads special projects and functions as assigned.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- FSA or HSA
- employee assistance program
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- contributions to the University’s 403(b) retirement plan
- financial planning
- identity theft protection
- pet insurance
- credit union
- tuition remission program
- generous paid time off plan
- flexible and hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, allowing up to two remote workdays per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
