PT Administrative Assistant
About The Position
About this opportunity: The Department of Special Education welcomes applications for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant. The assistant will support a faculty member by providing technological, editorial, and administrative support using technologies related to visual impairment. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Application Deadline: March 2, 2026, 12:01 a.m. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Function: Provide administrative support to the faculty member in accomplishing their teaching, scholarly, and service goals by providing technological, research, editorial, and administrative support using technologies related to visual impairment.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or an additional two years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of an associate's degree.
- One year of related experience.
- Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn current and emergent technologies related to visual impairment, possess a strong command of the English language and use of APA style grammar guidelines, and the ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be able to follow directions, problem solve, manage time effectively, prioritize activities based on deadlines, accept feedback, work independently, adjust to change, and multi-task.
- Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Familiarity with specialized equipment and technology, such as: Duxbury Braille Translator software, BrailleNote Touch Plus, and/or Swell Form Graphics Machine
- Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn current and emergent technologies related to visual impairment, possess a strong command of the English language and use of APA style grammar guidelines, and the ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the submission of assignment grading, provide administrative support with the development of course curricula, and complete tasks in Canvas.
- Transfer documents into accessible formats for the faculty member to review.
- Coordinate and assist with the preparation of e-mails, documents, grants, reports, fliers, presentations, and publications. Edit and proofread documents.
- Assist with research projects; coordinate, organize, prepare documents, and perform related tasks.
- Coordinate and support meeting and conference participation; schedule, transcribe, prepare media technology, and assist with activities.
- Oversee the maintenance of documents and files.
- Navigate, search, and download articles from library databases; on behalf of the faculty member submit files to conference and manuscript portals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical and dental plans
- a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to)
- a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
