"College of Health Sciences Adm. Assistant and Community Coord."

Job Details

The College of Health Sciences is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant and Community Partnerships Coordinator to provide direct support to the Dean and serve as the administrative liaison for the College’s academic units, including Nursing, Exercise Science, Physician Assistant Studies, and Psychological Science and Counselor Education.

This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations across the College, supporting faculty and staff, and strengthening partnerships with community and clinical organizations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, professional judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the Dean, including scheduling, correspondence, meeting preparation, and reports.
• Serve as the central resource for College administrative processes, mentoring departmental administrative assistants, and supporting budget tracking, contracts, and faculty/staff onboarding.
• Coordinate community and clinical partnerships, including agreements, documentation, and event planning.
• Manage communication and outreach, including promotional materials, digital signage, social media, and community engagement activities.
• Support accreditation processes, special initiatives, and college-wide events such as advisory board meetings, retreats, and commencement activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in higher education, healthcare, or a comparable setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate across multiple units
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, database management, and virtual collaboration platforms

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.