Department: 211610 - Education
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant II is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Chair, Director, Faculty and / or administrative staff of departments or programs as assigned. This is a full-time, 12-month/year-round position. The position is ongoing and is not limited to a 12-month appointment. The hours are 8:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, with some evening requirements for events.
Essential Duties
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant II is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Chair, Director, Faculty and / or administrative staff of departments or programs as assigned. This is a full-time, 12-month/year-round position. The position is ongoing and is not limited to a 12-month appointment. The hours are 8:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, with some evening requirements for events.
Essential Duties
- Answer phones/check department / program email address and supply information on routine matters. May need to do research in order to provide complete information or service to alumni, students, parents, faculty, or staff.
- Assist with office coverage with other Administrative Assistants when and where necessary, as directed.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities for administrative support staff as provided by the School or University.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree and 1-3 years of experience in an administrative support role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Mastery of intermediate skill level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet search software relevant to the position.
- Intermediate skills in function specific database software (e.g., Banner, Argos, Canvas, Degree Works).
- Excellent communication skills (i.e. grammar, vocabulary) to be applied to telephone communications and to written communications such as email, letters, memos, etc.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
- Previous administrative experience in an academic setting.
- Knowledge of Spanish or another language other than English (in positions where there is routine contact with students, families, or clients who are not native speakers of English).
- Positions that support programs with evening course offerings may require some days with an adjusted scheduled (i.e. through start of evening courses).
- May be required to attend and assist in key events during evenings or weekends.
- May be required to sit for extended periods of time.
- May be required to lift boxes of up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to move around campus.
- May be required to deliver information or packages around campus.
Names and contact information of references will be required if selected for a second interview.
La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Application Open Date: 10/13/2026
Application Close Date: 10/27/2026