Notice Date
May 2, 2008
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
S08; Non-Exempt; $2,490 - $2,773 per mo, DOE + excellent benefits package
Work Schedule
FT through May 31, 2009 (1yr temporary position); Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm. Occasional evenings.
General Description
Provide administrative support to the dean/associate dean, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and manage budgets. Reports to the Dean of the School of Business.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the dean/associate dean on external/internal activities.
- Support Executive Advisory Board.
- Manage account budgets and prepare year end reports.
- Support Faculty Search Committees.
- Coordinate meeting, travel and/or conference arrangements, plan internal and external events.
- Engage in problem solving and assistance to administration, faculty, staff, and students.
- Promote and manage the Career Mentorship Program.
- Supervise & train budget assistant and student workers with projects, etc.
- Maintain confidential employee records.
- Collaborate with alumni for engagements in club/school activities.
- Recruit for, assist and promote special opportunities (speakers, recruiting fairs, professional week events) to student organizations.
- Create and maintain various databases.
- Undertake other duties and projects as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires independent and extensive cross-group coordination at all levels, both inside the university and with external community.
- A pleasant and collaborative professionalism including the ability to accommodate diverse working styles and perspectives.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, excellent time management skills, and the ability to set priorities.
- Financial management skills to ensure compliance with university/school budget regulations and processes.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
Required Qualifications
- Three years job-related experience. Related education may substitute for some experience.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- An interest in events management.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience working in higher education.
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
