Assistant to the Senior Associate Dean

Assistant to the Senior Associate Dean

Department: College of Business - 255000

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is dedicated to delivering transformational educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to become ethical, innovative, and engaged business leaders who make a positive impact both locally and globally. Within this mission-driven environment, this position plays a vital role in the College's Dean's Office. Serving as a key support resource to the Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Administration, the role contributes to the effective management of academic, administrative, and stakeholder-focused initiatives across the College through the following essential job functions:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Associate Dean overseeing Undergraduate Programs and Administration.
• Serve as a key backup for the Dean's Office, offering administrative support across multiple functional areas as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment and make decisions in coordination with, or on behalf of, the Senior Associate Dean during their absence.
• Oversee the College's scholarship budgets and administer scholarship awards.
• Coordinate and manage the College's curriculum proposal and approval processes.
• Lead the planning and execution of major College events, including the Scholarship Reception, Beta Gamma Sigma Induction, and Honors Convocation.
• Act as a primary point of contact for College constituents, including faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and donors.
• Maintain regular communication with department chairs, administrative staff, the budget director, director of development, associate deans, and the assistant to the dean regarding scholarships, budgets, curriculum matters, and other College operations.
• Represent the College at University and College-wide meetings, programs, and events.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Ability to create, modify, and manage databases, Excel worksheets, Google Workspace, and Word documents.
• Knowledge of and ability/skill to use Banner, Dashboard and e-Print or demonstrated ability to leverage technology to meet business needs.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Budget management skills.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through two years of office assistant/secretarial experience.
• Ability to create, modify, and manage databases, Excel worksheets, Google Workspace, and Word documents.
• Experience with Banner, Dashboard and e-Print.
• Self-starter.
• Team-player.
• Excellent reasoning skills.

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional nights and weekends

Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,004-$51,422

Closing Date: 5/20/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54124

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.