Administrative Assistant | OT Fieldwork and Capstone

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY•Dallas, PA

14h

About The Position

The Fieldwork and Capstone Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Occupational Therapy Department's fieldwork education and doctoral capstone programs. Under the direction of the Department Chair, the position provides administrative and operational support to the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator. The Department Chair will assign and prioritize responsibilities based on the needs and workload identified by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator. Duties include supporting student placement processes, compliance tracking, database management, communications, recordkeeping, meeting coordination, accreditation support activities, and other related functions as assigned. The position serves as a central point of contact for students, fieldwork educators, capstone mentors, clinical affiliates, and community partners regarding administrative matters and supports the efficient operation of fieldwork and doctoral capstone experiences in accordance with departmental, university, and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree required
Three to five years of administrative support experience required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Educational administration, healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred
Experience with scheduling, records management, database systems, and office operations preferred
Experience in higher education, healthcare, or clinical education environments preferred
Understanding of academic operations, confidentiality standards, and accreditation processes