Senior Administrative Assistant

American University•Washington, DC

7d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Administrative Assistant of the Department of Philosophy and Religion assists the Department Chair and faculty in all departmental administrative functions. The position monitors the department’s budgets, prepares materials for hiring and review of all levels of faculty and student employees, oversees event logistics, supports student recruitment and retention, maintains the departmental website, and ensures the Department’s office is well maintained and functional for optimal department performance. This position reports directly to the chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Reporting to this position are 1-2 part-time student employees. This position oversees the financial and administrative functioning of all departmental programs, and assists faculty and students with inquiries and concerns related to academic and departmental procedures. This position requires the ability to work independently with little direct supervision, to set priorities, and to make appropriate administrative decisions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
Working proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite required.
Must be able to manage a departmental office responsibly, compile and maintain documents with a high degree of accuracy and possess the ability to handle many tasks simultaneously.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Hiring offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.