Job description
Position Information
Date New Hire Needed
Job Title
Administrative Assistant II (B3 Career Level)
Department
Dean of the College
Position Summary Information
Job Summary
ABOUT
GRINNELL
COLLEGE
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #15 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.
POSITION
SUMMARY
The Administrative Assistant provides receptionist duties as the face of the Dean’s office and support to the faculty hiring processes, onboarding of new faculty members, and programs supported by the Dean’s office. This position is highly collaborative in support of multiple programs in the Dean’s office. It requires strong organizational skills, responsiveness, and the ability to work with others.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcome visitors to the 2nd floor of Nollen House
- Provide primary administrative support for faculty searches.
- Taking minutes at faculty meetings.
- Perform general clerical tasks and administrative support to the Dean’s office.
- Work with accounting processes to facilitate reimbursements.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Three years or more of work experience
- Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Planning and organizing skills; strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents.
- Independent self-starter with developed problem-solving skills.
- Recognizes the value of teamwork.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
FLSA Category
Non-Exempt
Staff/Faculty
Staff
Employment Status
Part-Time
Employment Category
Regular
Posting Date
05/16/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment. The College requires staff members to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with at least one CDC-approved vaccination dose by date of hire, or approved religious or medical exemption.
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
S00953
Diversity Statement
Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.
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