Administrative Assistant, School of Arts, Sciences and Education; Division of Math & Sciences (71751)
About The Position
The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Dean and the academic division, ensuring the efficient operation of daily activities and alignment with the university’s Catholic mission and values. This position serves as a key point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external partners, managing communications, scheduling, records maintenance, and event coordination. The Administrative Assistant assists with budget tracking, academic reporting, and project management, while upholding confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to fostering a welcoming and service-oriented environment that supports the mission of the division and the broader university community.
Requirements
- Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh University Statement of Faith and a commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
- Education: High School diploma required, Associate Degree or higher is preferred
- Work Experience: 1 year of experience in an administrative assistant support role required.
- Skills and abilities: Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Professional presentation and demeanor
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive materials
- Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with various systems and other electronic database programs are a strong plus
- Ability to prioritize duties/tasks
- Ability to track and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage data
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse personalities within the various programs within the School and across the Institution
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability and patience
- Ability to attend events and activities on or off campus.
- Ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a higher education academic environment strongly preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dean, Division Chair and 8 full-time and 20 +/- adjunct faculty across the Division of Math & Sciences.
- Partner with HR to onboard adjunct faculty annually, including employment agreements, system access, and compliance documentation
- Manage procurement and supply ordering for teaching and research labs.
- Generate and analyze Banner reports to support academic planning, faculty workload, and departmental decision-making
- Coordinate course scheduling and faculty assignments each term,
- Collect, audit, and maintain files of faculty syllabi
- Act as primary liaison for adjunct faculty
- Support curriculum updates and academic catalog revisions
- Lead coordination of Sigma Zeta Honor Society induction, including: Running eligibility reports for Math & Science students annually Managing invitations, RSVPs, and dues collection for invited students and guests. Developing event materials and program execution
- Provide front-line support to students, resolving academic and administrative inquiries
- Manage course changes, cancellations, and faculty rosters in real time
- Prepare and process stipend and overload payments for adjunct faculty
- Draft and manage adjunct employment agreements and faculty overload agreements, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
- Assist with lab and departmental purchase approvals and tracking
- Partner with co-administrator to support the Dean’s office and ensure continuity of operations
- Partner with co-administrators to support events for the VPAA office and campus at large to ensure continuity.
- Manage faculty and lab maintenance requests, coordinating with facilities to resolve issues efficiently
- Maintain consistent communication with faculty regarding deadlines, events, and institutional updates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
