Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title |
Senior Administrative Assistant - School of Business |
Overview |
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community. |
Job Responsibilities |
Reporting directly to the dean of the School of Business, the primary responsibility of this position is to provide administrative support for the deans, department chairs, and program directors in the School of Business. This position interacts closely with the students, and the full-time and part-time members of the faculty.
Administrative [55%] - Assist in general management of the School of Business and its programs to ensure smooth operation of daily activities:
- Serve as an informational focal point for the School.
- Assist with meeting scheduling and attend meetings as needed (may be responsible for taking and distributing minutes).
- Assist to oversee and provide instruction to work study students.
- Assist to oversee social media presence and initiatives.
- Provide support in planning student recruitment and orientation events.
- Provide support to deans and department chairs in assembling and submitting course schedules, catalog entries, and academic course descriptions.
- Manage student course registration inquiries and is responsible for inputting overrides in coordination with faculty approval.
- Assign and maintain student advisor assignments.
- Assist with faculty recruiting efforts such as scheduling interviews, arranging meals/lodging, and maintaining files on prospects.
- Coordinate catering and other services as needed for the School.
- Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment as needed by the School.
Program Support & Event Planning [40%] - Provide support for the various programs offered by the School
- Plan and orchestrate event logistics such as venue reservations, catering, and photography and media services.
- Manage and report event budgets.
- Attend on and off-campus events for the School, as required, and collaborate with University event personnel.
Other Duties as Assigned [5%] - Responsible for additional tasks as assigned by the dean. |
Education / Experience |
Minimum related
AAS degree; preferred Bachelor's degree, or significant experience required. Office experience in a higher education environment is highly desirable. |
Competencies / Skills |
This position requires a student-centered and service-oriented mindset with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills. The administrative assistant is the initial interface with students and faculty in the School of Business. The administrative assistant must be able to thrive in a busy environment, simultaneously manage multiple tasks, exercise good judgment, and respect confidentiality in the dean's office. The assistant should be able to work independently and have the skills to effectively use existing technology and the willingness to learn new applications appropriate to School of Business operations. Project management skills are a plus. |
Supervision of Employees |
No |
Work Environment |
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Equipment to be Used |
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Qualtrics
- Cloud computing: Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive
ITEC workstations- Banner (data warehouse for all functional areas across campus)
- Printer, copier & telephone
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Job Type |
Full-time |
Work Hours |
12 months, 35 hours/week |
Special Conditions for Eligibility |
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Minimum Number of References Requested |
3 |
EEO Statement |
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (
titleix@sjfc.edu<>
titleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111). |
Work Location |
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 |
FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
Salary / Hourly Range |
$18.50 - $22.00 per hour |
Notes |
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed
here
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number |
S00755P |
Desired Start Date |
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Open Date |
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Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicant |
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Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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