Dean of Social Sciences - Administrative Assistant

Position Information

Position Title
Dean of Social Sciences - Administrative Assistant

Classification Title
Hourly Full Time (0.75-1.0 FTE)

Department
Dean of Social Sciences

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant to the Dean (AAD) of the Social Sciences Division (SSD) is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Dean’s office and serving as an operational partner to the Dean, enabling leadership across the division and its 7 departments (Communication, Economics & Business, Education, Kinesiology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology & Social Work), 3 interdisciplinary programs (American Ethnic Studies, Global Studies, Peace & Justice), and 1 educational outreach program (TRIO Upward Bound).

Responsibilities

• Provide Coordination and Strategic Scheduling
• Oversee Financial Stewardship and Administrative Operations
• Maintain and Update records and systems
• Lead Planning and Stakeholder Engagement
• Actively Participate and Contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum five years administrative staff experience, preferably in higher education or a complex institutional setting
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Mastery of Microsoft Office or Google Suite required
• Demonstrated ability to draft executive communications
• Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects