Administrative Assistant Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
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Position Information
Posting Number
Posting Number S01767
Position Title
Position Title Administrative Assistant Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
Working Title
Working Title Administrative Assistant Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
Position Number
Position Type
Position Type Non-exempt
Division and Department Information
Division
Division President's Office
Department
Department Center for Spirituality Social Justice
Posting Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Administrative Assistant provides essential support to the Center for Spirituality and Social Justice and the Asbell Center for Jewish Life by managing budgets, payroll, inventory, and departmental records. This role coordinates scheduling, travel, and communications for the directors, and assists with event planning and logistics. The position collaborates with various campus departments and external vendors to ensure smooth operations and effective delivery of programs and services. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are key to success in this dynamic environment.
Essential Functions:
* Monitors and updates inventory, time, budget, payroll, and account records for Center for Spirituality and Social Justice and Asbell Center for Jewish Life. Monitors expenditures and performs simple analysis on accounts. Authorizes and/or approves payments within established guide. Maintains department files.
* Supports directors of both Centers in scheduling meetings with students and staff, assists in maintaining supervisors’ calendars, booking travel, administrative support, and receiving and screening telephone calls and visitors.
* Collaborates with administrative assistants in other academic departments as well as other offices within DEI. Additionally, works with Accounts Payable, CASE, Fleet, the Print Center, Facilities, Dining, and other offices related to religious, secular, and spiritual needs on campus.
* Provides office operations support for arranging conferences, seminars, and special events including booking travel, booking accommodations, and securing payment for speakers and/or performers.
* Maintains the Centers’ websites.
* Maintains office inventory and orders supplies, including swag for students and ritual items and other materials for religious observances. Processes incoming mail.
* Attends budget and other office-related training.
Preferred Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or GED
Experience with a variety of religious and spiritual practices and traditions is helpful for this position, and especially a curiosity and willingness to explore how individuals experience spirituality.
Valid driver’s license preferred.
1-3 years work experience
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree
A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period.
A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period. Yes
Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance
Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance No
This position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start.
This position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start. No
Physical Demands
Work Schedule
Advertised Work Schedule
Number of hours/day
Number of hours/week
Proposed Start Date
Posting Date
Open Until Filled No
Closing Date
Application Review Begin Date
Is this a Temporary Position?
Is this a Temporary Position? No
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time
If Full-Time, please specify
If Full-Time, please specify 12 month full-time (52 weeks)
If Part-Time, please specify
If Part-Time, please specify Not Applicable
EEO/Diversity Statement
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
o CareerLink
o Craigslist
o CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education)
o Consortium for Faculty Diversity
o Employee Referral
o HigherEdJobs.com
o Jobs at Dickinson (http://jobs.dickinson.edu)
o Monster Jobs (monster.com)
o Newspaper/publication
o Patriot News
o Radio
o Referral from Dickinson staff, faculty, friend or family member
o Sentinel Newspaper
o The Chronicle of Higher Education
o Yahoo Jobs
o The Guide
o ScholarlyHires.com
o Other Website
o Other
o Inside Higher Ed
o Another College website
o HERC
o Academic Careers
o Team Work Online
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Dickinson College
P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013 | (800) 644-1773
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