"Psychology and Marketing/Communications Administrative Assistant"

Description

The Psychology Department and the Marketing/Communications Department at Cedar Crest College is seeking a full-time (35 hours/week) Administrative Assistant to support faculty and students within the Psychology Department and to support the staff in the Marketing/Communications Department. The Assistant maintains departmental records and databases, plans and schedules meetings and events, processes expenses, maintains office equipment and supplies, collaborates on various projects, serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, and supervises student workers to provide an enriching experience and employment-related skill development. The Assistant also supports the completion of regulatory reports, clearances, and other documentation to maintain compliance with accreditation requirements. This is a 12-month, full-time position.  

Qualifications

Minimum of an Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. The successful Assistant will have prior administrative support experience, excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience providing exceptional customer service along with a high level of confidentiality. Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time-management skills and demonstrated success with multi-tasking and successfully handling interruptions and unexpected events are essential. Candidates must be proficient with applicable computer systems and software, including Microsoft office

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, a diversity statement*, and three contact references.   

The majority of Cedar Crest’s students – nearly ninety percent – are women. More than one-third are students of color, almost forty percent are first-generation college students; they are diverse in gender, sexuality, ability, and religion. Our student population also includes learners from across the United States and abroad. 

Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is a four-year, independent liberal-arts college that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research.  Cedar Crest enrolls over 1300 students through our co-educational School for Adult and Graduate Education and our traditional programs for women. Conveniently located one hour north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City, the College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania’s third largest city.  Cedar Crest is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities. 

Interested candidates must submit the required documents to Interfolio 

Cedar Crest College is an equal-opportunity employer fundamentally committed to diversity and inclusion.  As such, the College encourages applications from individuals belonging to minoritized groups in higher education in support of our diverse student community. EOE

*As part of the employment application process, we ask that you submit a Diversity Statement. The Diversity Statement should be a short essay that reflects your past experiences with diverse populations, and how that has contributed to your personal and professional development. Please explain how these experiences will contribute to the College's commitment to being an inclusive community.