Position Summary

The Advising, Nutrition, Exercise Sport Science, Interprofessional Education departments at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full time administrative assistant. The position supports three academic departments (Exercise and Sports Science at .3FTE, Interprofessional Education at .1 FTE , and Nutrition/Dietetics at .2 FTE ) as well the office of Academic Advising at .4FTE. This position performs a wide variety of administrative support services, all of which contribute to the efficient and professional operation of the University offices, with a focus on service. The incumbent is responsible for providing reception, information services, office and administrative assistance.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision , and that they can live their values within their work lives. We provide excellent benefits , including free tuition (tuition remission) at St. Kate's (and other participating schools) for employees and their families, health, dental, vision, an 8% 403b contribution, paid vacation/sick/holiday time, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

Responsibilities:

• Assist program directors, professors, instructors with personnel, course scheduling, enrollments, assessment.
• Assist with budget, tracking, maintenance, facilitating equipment purchase, and inventory, and reconcile department p cards.
• Support student inquiries to the dean and programs. Supervise student workers.
• Provide direct service to students. This can include answering questions, referring them appropriate people, scheduling appointments and writing correspondence. Often involves listening to students in a professional and sympathetic manner.
• Answer questions from and provide information for advisors, especially those in our Freshman Advising Program, and other faculty. Communicate and maintain ongoing positive working relationships with staff in collaborative offices.
• Creating and maintaining various Excel spreadsheets, and generate appropriate reports for the office.
• Providing requested information or individualized reports to advisors / other offices.
• Entering data into Admin.
• Provide administrative support for the three academic departments.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proven problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated requiring little supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with faculty, staff and students.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
• Higher Education Experience.

St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable employees who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. Consistent with the University's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience.

To Apply and Special/Other Requirements Summary

To apply: Please go to the St. Catherine University employment site to apply for this position. Applicants may also visit the St. Catherine University Human Resources office to submit an electronic application. We are located in Derham Hall, Room 8. Please include a cover letter addressing how you see yourself serving the St. Catherine University community based on the criteria listed. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. Application deadline is August 7, 2019.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
EEO /Drug Free Workplace Employer
Tobacco-Free Campuses

Our University is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit the HERC website .

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