Academic Secretary

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

This position has a budgeted hiring rate of $17.25/hr. This position is classified as a C3. Positions in this C3 salary band have a minimum rate of $16.75/hr and a maximum rate of $24.12/hr. This is a part-time, 10-month position, 20 hour per week.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.

Job Description:

The Academic Secretary is responsible for providing secretarial /clerical support to students and faculty in the World Languages, Literatures & Cultures and Philosophy. Due to the nature of the role, his position is not eligible for remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine office activities to support assigned academic departments.
  • Provides administrative and operational support for multiple academic departments by managing communications, records, scheduling, events, financial and employment documentation, student workers, and departmental resources while supporting faculty, students, and institutional processes to ensure efficient department operations and compliance with college requirements.
• Attend and assist with departmental meetings
• Assist departments with special events and activities and other events (such as field trips)
• Assist with language lab scheduling and activities
• Participate in departmental self-studies
• Assist with faculty job searches working with Human Resources and Department Chair as requested.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One to two years office management experience required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of internet, email, Microsoft Word and Excel, copy machines and phones.
• Ability to handle phone calls in a friendly and professional manner.
• Must exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills that include interaction with faculty, students, prospective students, staff, administration, and outside agencies.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

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