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Student Development Office - Administrative Assistant
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Cedarville University invites applicants for the position of Front Desk Administrative Assistant. This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site staff position in the Student Development Department within the Student Life and Christian Ministries Division. This position reports to the AVP of Student Development and Dean of Students and works 1,020 annual hours. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for 17 weeks each semester.
The Front Desk Administrative Assistant provides support to the Residence Life office. Primary responsibilities include answering the main phone line for the Residence Life office, assisting students and visitors, responding to voicemail messages and department emails, approving chapel excuse requests, helping prepare for and facilitate Residence Life events, and assisting the Deans and Housing Coordinator with various administrative tasks.
Essential Functions of the Position
- Help students and guests who come to the office and answer the Residence Life main phone line.
- Manage the Chapel Attendance system, Stuserve account, and chapel courtesy email accounts.
- Answer the main phone line for the Residence Life office.
- Respond to voicemails and emails or forward them to the appropriate Dean or Housing Coordinator.
- Import chapel attendance into the system each day.
- Facilitate Square account transactions for RD dorm merchandise purposes.
- Approve special arrangement chapel requests.
- Assist with filing and organizational needs within the office.
- Communicate with other offices on campus when necessary.
- Clean and vacuum the office when necessary.
- Help prepare for and facilitate Residence Life events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Must provide a positive example of a mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Must be passionate about working with university students.
- Strong organizational skills preferred.
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have good computer skills.
Required Mental/Physical Abilities
- Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
- Must exhibit good listening and verbal communication skills.
We Offer an Exceptional Employee Experience:
- A commitment to Scripture that informs everything we do –transforming lives through excellent education and equipping students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. We are a mission-led, Christian institution with numerous opportunities for your growth and contributions.
- An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families.
- Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff.
- A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio.
- Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities.
- Free employee parking.
- Free access to Centennial Library campus resources.
- Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts.
- Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events. Opportunities to
- the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips.
General inquires should be directed to Teresa Day,Director of Staffing. This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a criminal history investigation. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Cedarville University is an equal opportunity employer.
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