Office Assistant - School of Arts, Science, and Education
- Lafayette
- Full time
- Posted
Provide support for the school office. Serve as back-up building receptionist/first contact for School Office. Assist visitors and provide general College information. Refer specific inquiries to faculty and staff and direct visitors to appropriate offices. Make phone calls, as requested, to students and prospective students dealing with a variety of subjects. Record information regarding calls and prepare reports, as appropriate. Provide clerical support for faculty and staff with such tasks as data entry, collating documents, mailings, file preparation and other duties as assigned.Â
Responsible for following all campus security policies and procedures. Other duties may include the following: make student appointments; prepare calendars; update syllabi; enrollment tracking; manage and order supplies; maintain all open work area; and sort and distribute mail. Assist Program Chairs with advisory committee meetings, including correspondence, maintaining advisory committee member list, coordination of meeting arrangements, and transcribing and editing minutes of each meeting. Assist in coordinating campus events.
Manage School email account. Type correspondence, reports, contracts, requisitions, forms, and other materials as requested. Distribute typed materials as requested. Prepare full-time and part-time faculty packets for distribution during non-instructional week and end-of-semester checklists. Maintain and update office files, developing and revising filing system as needed to keep current and accurate records. Monitor main office space to maintain supplies.
Work independently to perform routine administrative duties for School Dean, Program Chairs, Full-time Faculty, Adjunct Faculty and assigned Academic Advisors. This position is highly responsible for sensitive and very confidential matters such as salaries and budget information. In addition, this position requires good interpersonal and communication skills.
This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.
Associate’s degree in Office Administration or a related field and two years of related experience preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities. Highly organized with effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
SALARY RANGE: $18.25 per hour
HOURS: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Job ID: JR0000108091