Administrative Assistant - Residence Life (7738)
About The Position
Friends University is seeking to fill the Administrative Assistant for the department of Residence Life position in Wichita Kansas. The Administrative Assistant will provide program support and clerical assistance to the Director of Residence Life & Conduct, Residence Life staff, Resident Assistants, students who live on campus, and others in the Friends community. Provide administrative leadership and organization to large departmental projects by creating/maintaining filing system, preparing large communications to student and general campus community, data entry, and information tracking. Track daily housing applicant activity and oversee housing and meal plan charges and deposits Participate in resident assistant development and help oversee residence hall move-in days Assist on-campus residents with residential policies and pertinent information, requests for dorm maintenance, and meeting with Res Life staff Updates departmental website and assists with social media platforms. Work hours are typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Requirements
- Two years of administrative assistant or related experience desired.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software, and database experience required (Microsoft Office products preferred).
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner is required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Banner is very helpful.
- A Bachelor degree is preferred.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
Responsibilities
- Provide program support and clerical assistance to the Director of Residence Life & Conduct, Residence Life staff, Resident Assistants, students who live on campus, and others in the Friends community.
- Provide administrative leadership and organization to large departmental projects by creating/maintaining filing system, preparing large communications to student and general campus community, data entry, and information tracking.
- Track daily housing applicant activity and oversee housing and meal plan charges and deposits.
- Participate in resident assistant development and help oversee residence hall move-in days.
- Assist on-campus residents with residential policies and pertinent information, requests for dorm maintenance, and meeting with Res Life staff.
- Updates departmental website and assists with social media platforms.
Benefits
- flex work options
- up to 4 weeks of vacation
- 96 hours of sick leave per year
- up to 13 1/2 paid holidays
- half day Fridays June through July
- up to 5% retirement matching
- free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
