Administrative Assistant, Law School

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant for Student Life is a service and support role performing routine tasks that impact day-to-day objectives in the Student Life office requiring understanding and interpretation of policies and procedures and working knowledge of processes and systems. This position is responsible for providing support for events, finance and purchasing, office reception and general administration, communications, academic operations, and academic advising and skills. The Administrative Assistant is required to work in the office five days a week, Monday – Friday. Vanderbilt Law School's Office of Student Life has a mission to provide academic information and policy services and facilitate learning and support the success and well-being of every student by developing a culture of accountability, responsibility, inclusion, and respect for our colleagues and ourselves. The vision to achieve this mission centers on our ability to send the happiest, healthiest, and most professional law students out into the world to lead and transform the legal profession. Services offered include but are not limited to: student organization support, community, student accommodations, international student support, counseling and crisis management, and orientation.

Requirements

A high school diploma/GED is required.
A minimum of 3 years of experience is necessary.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
Excellent organizational skills are necessary.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
Prior experience working in Oracle and/or using Concur Travel are a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Manager for Student Engagement and Community with Anchor Link as needed
Provide administrative support for all events coming out of the Office of Student Life, including, but not limited to: o Ordering o Contracts o Payments o AV/Building requests/Room Booking o Administrative tasks – name tags, signage, etc. o Assist during events tasks, welcome guests, etc.
Serve as backup to the Manager for Student Engagement and Community for managing the Planning Calendar
On the ground student One Card Support o Manage two student One Cards o Oversee student sign in/out and reservation process o Collect and review receipts and documentation for both cards o Serve as backup to the Senior Administrative Assistant for Student Organizations and Publications on expense processing for both cards
Serve as office backup for other student organization finance needs including: o Ordering items and supplies o Calling in payment o Creating Purchase Orders
Front desk customer service for Student Life and Career Services
Answer Office of Student Life phone and manage email inbox
Provide support for Houses Program – assisting the Assistant Dean for Student Life; Dean of Students and Manager for Student Engagement and Community as needed
Produce “Today at VLS” newsletter and create Anchor Link posters for organization events
Send all office communications to students as directed/managed by the Director for Student Affairs
Oversee Digital Signage o Review signage submissions for final review and edits o Create special event process and implement o Serve as primary contact with AV regarding changes or technical problems
Exam administrative support
Admin support as needed (ordering, exam stuffing, printing, etc.)
Assist in hiring student notetakers for accommodated students
Collect, track, and upload notes daily into Box
Set up Box folders for notes and grant access to appropriate students at the beginning of each semester.
Advising events/planning assistance including but not limited to: reserving space and creating Anchor Link listings
Fellow support including but not limited to: creating marketing for events and reserving space for student support office hours