Administrative Assistant - Residence Life (6325)

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY • Wichita, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Friends University is seeking to fill Full-Time Administrative Assistant - Residence Life position in Wichita Kansas. This position provides administrative 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 University community. Additional duties include Provide organization to large departmental projects by creating and maintaining filing systems, preparing large communications to the student and general campus community, completing data entry, and tracking information. 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.
Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is:
Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.

Requirements

• Two years of secretarial or related administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software, and database systems required (Microsoft Office products preferred).
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner is required
• Comfort using administrative systems, data-tracking tools, and office technology.
• Ability to learn new systems and adapt to changing processes related to housing, meal plans, and departmental operations.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when to seek guidance or refer complex issues to Residence Life professional staff.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and professionalism in supporting departmental goals and student needs.
• Comfort using administrative systems, data-tracking tools, and office technology.
• Ability to learn new systems and adapt to changing processes related to housing, meal plans, and departmental operations.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when to seek guidance or refer complex issues to Residence Life professional staff.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and professionalism in supporting departmental goals and student needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Banner and/or Blackboard Transact is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide organization to large departmental projects by creating and maintaining filing systems
• Preparing large communications to the student and general campus community
• Completing data entry
• Tracking information
• Track daily housing applicant activity
• Oversee housing and meal plan charges and deposits
• Participate in resident assistant development
• Help oversee residence hall move-in days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED