Administrative Assistant

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

1d•$56,000 - $59,000

About The Position

The Office of Religious Life is seeking applicants to support the Muslim Life Program. The Assistant to the Assistant Dean provides administrative support to the Assistant Dean for Muslim Life in the Office of Religious Life. The position reports to the Assistant Dean, the Muslim Chaplain on campus, and is the key contact on administrative issues for the Muslim Life Program at Princeton. This position supports the Assistant Dean by coordinating meetings and keeping the Assistant Dean’s calendar, collecting and sharing information, preparing reports, managing social media and communications, maintaining financial and other records, and completing special projects as assigned. The incumbent also works with the Muslim Students Association board leadership and ensures all documents are submitted accurately and timely. The candidate must have excellent organizational and writing skills, and experience working with students in an academic setting. This professional will join an office that offers a challenging and supportive work environment. Dedicated staff members within the office collaborate to improve the experience of all Muslim students at Princeton. The position requires core competency and a personality given to caregiving as a compassionate presence in the lives of the students, staff, faculty, and community members who gather regularly on campus.

Requirements

At least 1-2 years of related experience is necessary
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated excellent editing and writing ability
Strong social media knowledge and skills
Exceptional judgement and organizational skills
Ability to be well-organized, thoughtful, collegial, independent, and team oriented; the ability to multi-task andhave a “big picture” perspective
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Concur and Asana
Knowledge of Prime, including Marketplace
Knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook
Experience working in an academic department within higher education
Key areas requiring competency include communication, problem solving, data analysis, financial acumen,collaboration, technical functions, multi-tasking, balancing priorities, and event planning.
1-2 years of experience working with Muslim students in higher education institution

Responsibilities

Drafting, editing, researching, compiling, and following-up on correspondence
Serve as a primary resource to internal and external offices, visitors, and alumni
Work with ORL staff in a collaborative manner and provide support as needed
Manage and maintain the MLP website
Manage and maintain MLP social media
Communicate with students and community through weekly MLP newsletter and emails
Manage the Muslim Life Program budget and all related expenses
Complete monthly expense report; coordinate with ORL finance director on related items
Work with the Muslim Students Association to ensure reports are submitted accurately and timely
Assist with planning of annual Ramadan banquet
Correspond with Alumni and Donors
Coordinate and communicate the activities of the Assistant Dean by scheduling meetings, creating agendas, taking minutes, and following up on assigned tasks to ensure they are completed
Organizing weekly and monthly events, scheduling facilities and services
Coordinate program logistics, including ordering food, supplies, event space set up, posters, etc.
Coordinate travel arrangements for the Assistant Dean and MLP guests, prepare itineraries, and compile all necessary files and materials for guests' campus visits