Administrative Assistant-Student Affairs

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs administrative duties in support of Student Affairs including scheduling meetings and appointments, organizing events, managing projects, and managing communication with both internal and external stakeholders. The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region. PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1-3 years of experience
Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
Skill in independent decision making
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Skill in problem solving
Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices
Knowledge of computer and network operating systems
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques
Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills
Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU.
Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

Responsibilities

Completes general administrative tasks for a PNWU department or program. This may include proofreading and editing, coordinating scheduling for meetings and events, planning events, and assisting with project management as well as record keeping & management in SharePoint.
Manages communications via mail, email, and phone.
Process students’ Absence Requests, Withdrawals, letter requests and counselor contracts.
Supports Dean of Students and Assistant Director with scheduling and other administrative tasks.
Monitors office supply inventory and order supplies as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.