What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Secretary (Jones School of Law-Student Services) position at Faulkner University?
Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law (JSL) is seeking an organized and dependable individual to serve as Department Secretary for Student Services, primarily supporting the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Career Development. The selected individual would perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining files, and providing information to callers. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position.
Summary of Duties include:
- Assist with travel schedules and arrangements
- Maintain student, alumni, and employer records and databases
- Assist with educational seminars, skills workshops, and student/alumni programs and events
- Provide support for career fairs and on-campus recruiting
- Assist with creating the Student and Alumni Newsletters
- Process purchasing requisitions and check requests for departmental invoices and expenditures
- Serve as receptionist: answer phones, greet visitors, manage inquiries
- Maintain office supplies, equipment, and general organization
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or higher preferred
- Minimum of 1 year office/clerical experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Active member of the church of Christ
For initial application submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter
Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify
Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values and affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. For more information, please visit our website: www.faulkner.edu