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Administrative Assistant to the Department Chair, Human Development and Family Science
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Position Details
Classification Details
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Position Information
Position Title Administrative Assistant to the Department Chair, Human Development and Family Science Position Type Staff Employee Group Staff Time Status Part-Time Time Category Limited Hour (< 1000 hours) Annual Hours 842 # of Months 12 Hours Per Week 20 hours per week during academic and 3.5 hours per week during the summer Work Dates
July 1 – June 30
Campus Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary
This position provides administrative and project support to the Department of Human Development and Family Science. Responsibilities include data entry, project and event coordination, website and social media maintenance, routine and new annual activities monitoring, and a high volume of general support responsibilities, which may include assistance in school-wide functions as necessary when determined by the dean.
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Education Preferred Experience Required
Minimum of 1-2 years of administrative support/secretarial experience
Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required For Position
Effective communication skills
* Ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts
* Strong organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
* Strong computer proficiency including the ability to work independently in several of the Higher Education software packages, Excel and various databases as well as understand basic web design
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to effectively supervise work study students Special Working Conditions N/A Driving Requirements N/A
Essential Employee N/A Primary Duties
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Secondary Duties
Other duties as assigned
Supervises: # of Administrative 0 Supervises: # of Staff 0 Supervises: # of Student 2 Posting Date 06/26/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
* Resume
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