Administrative Assistant

JOB SUMMARY Manages the day-to-day operations of the School of Nursing Professions office with discretion and independent judgment, including collection, processing and analytics essential for student admissions, progression, graduation, and accreditation reports. Serves as a resource for staff in administrative processes across programs within the school. Direct Supervisor Assistant Director, School of Nursing Status: Full time, Non-exempt No. Direct Reports: 0 Target Weekly Hours: 40 Location: Main Campus Benefits Eligibility Yes MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Formulate data collection tools as needed and then collect, organize, process, and analyze applicable student data associated with admissions, progression, and graduation for department and university assessment and accreditation reports. Serve as WebAdmit administrator, liaison with Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions. Monitor and track School budget and expenses assuring compliance with university policies and procedures and maintaining confidentiality of data. Prepares purchase requisitions; processes invoices and check requests; runs monthly financial reports to balance budget; coordinates travel reimbursements; basic interpretation of budget documents Manages the day-to-day operations of the School office, such as maintaining School calendar, providing general information regarding the university and procedures, answering phone calls and email queries, drafting correspondence; and ordering supplies, classroom and other room assignments; job posting preparation. Communicates professionally and timely with adjunct faculty and current students regarding School programs including admission requirements and processes, programmatic guidelines, and administrative tasks. Assists faculty with internal and external grant budget management. Assists with planning and implementation of special events organization and logistics such as annual interview day, hooding ceremony, and new student orientation. Has primary responsibility for updating the department web page, preparing weekly department bulletins, event flyers and program banners. OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS Serves as public face of School to internal and external stakeholders. Performs other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor’s degree required (B.A., B.S.) required, field of Nursing preferred. Experience 1-2 years of administrative experience; working in Higher Ed a plus. Microsoft Suite experience required; Strong attention to detail and comfortable handling event logistics. Licenses or Certifications None. Financial Responsibility Reviews and/or approves financial transactions at the function or School level. May require some interpretation of policies. Makes financial decisions within University or accepted accounting guidelines, including review of financial reports, purchasing decisions, contract review/negotiation, etc. Supervision None. Special Knowledge Event planning and logistics; transcript evaluation; academic program knowledge; SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS None Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. 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The University fosters intellectual curiosity, service, and global perspectives, serving more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in suburban Arlington, Virginia, Marymount offers convenient access to the academic, cultural, and international opportunities of the nation’s capital. Marymount University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We seek service-oriented professionals who are committed to a student-centered learning community that values diversity and supports the education of the whole person. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining talented, diverse faculty and staff who share these values. Marymount University is also an E-Verify employer. Marymount offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to support the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our benefit-eligible faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents. 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