Executive Assistant to the Academic Dean

Job Summary

Franklin College seeks an Executive Assistant to the Academic Dean for the Office of Academic Affairs. This is a full-time, twelve month, hourly position reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities include general administrative support with heavy emphasis on faculty and academic matters. This position provides organizational and clerical support for a number of faculty programs and committees, attends all faculty business meetings and Board of Trustee meetings, and aids in planning various student events throughout the year, including Honors Convocation, Destination Graduation, and Scholars' Day. Additional duties include statistical work for surveys and working with other campus departments as needed.

This position supervises the AAA team, who provide departmental level support to the faculty.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred and a minimum of three years work experience, preferably in higher education. Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills and the ability to seamlessly manage multiple projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, sound judgment and the ability to maintain confidential information.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates may submit cover letter, resume and names of three professional reference online. Candidates should apply online at Franklin College Employment Opportunities - https://franklincollege.edu/about/key-offices/office-of-human-resources/employment-opportunities/#section1

Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.

Work Location: In person