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Job Title Academic Administrative Assistant - History and Classics Department Department History Position Summary

Gettysburg College is seeking a full-time Academic Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for the History and Classics Departments. This position requires 37.5 hrs p/wk for 44 wks and 20 hrs p/wk for 8 wks in the summer. Position provides technology, supervisory, clerical, administrative and office management services for the History and Classics academic Departments, the Chairpersons, and faculty members. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: functioning as the departmental receptionist by responding to students, faculty, visitors and guests; supervising student employees and processing multiple student time sheets on a bi-weekly basis; maintaining budgets, tracking and processing department and faculty expenses; assisting with the management of faculty searches (placing advertisements, corresponding with applicants, making travel arrangements, developing on-campus interview schedules, etc.); organizing special department meetings, lectures, and receptions; maintaining department website; assisting new faculty arrivals; and editing/updating catalogs, handbooks, departmental promotional materials, and newsletters.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent required. A minimum of three to five years in administrative services is highly desirable. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office required. General accounting and website maintenance experience is desirable. The successful applicant must have a general knowledge of office practices and procedures. Additionally, the ideal candidate must have the ability to communicate extremely well both verbally and in writing; supervise student assistants and student associates; oversee and maintain department budget; prioritize and organize daily responsibilities; open and distribute incoming correspondence and assist with formal and informal functions; accurately handle a variety of tasks simultaneously; successfully meet deadlines; have professional and supportive interactions with students and faculty in a diverse environment; handle confidential information in the appropriate manner; work in a stressful environment; work with high volumes of electronic mail; and think and react appropriately to a variety of circumstances. Gettysburg College seeks candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

Special Instructions Summary

Position will remain open through May 24, 2019.

Hourly rate: $15.00 – $15.25 per hour, negotiable depending on education and experience

Status: Full-Time Support Staff

Posting Number 20100555A EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • Consortium for Faculty Diversity
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   • Frederick News Post – Local Newspaper
   • Gettysburg College Digest
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   • Gettysburg Times – Local Newspaper
   • Hanover Evening Sun – Local Newspaper
   • HigherEdJobs.com
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