College of Education - Administrative Assistant

Sacred Heart University•Fairfield, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides support to students, faculty and staff in the Farrington College of Education & Human Development. Sacred Heart University is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.

Requirements

Associate degree and/or minimum of 5 years related experience
Excellent interpersonal and people skills and the ability to work independently with initiative.
Must be energetic and have professional manners to present a positive impression to people outside and within the University
Must have strong organizational skills and solid computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point, Excel and the Internet

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Counselor Education Department Chairperson, including coordinating course scheduling, managing instructor assignments, organizing meetings, maintaining Outlook calendars, updating and maintaining student records, and assisting with other departmental operations as needed.
Demonstrate professional, effective and efficient communication within the college and across university departments.
Serve as a resource for office coverage and direct all students, employees and visitors appropriately.
Assist with faculty searches and onboarding procedures.
Maintain department budgets and purchasing.
Process faculty payroll.
Provide support to faculty and staff as needed.
Participate in staff meetings, events, retreats, etc.
Assist with department meetings, including Zoom/Teams support.
Provide administrative support for department events, including residencies.
Other duties as assigned.