Administrative Assistant for Masters of Fine Arts Programs, School of Liberal Arts & Education
- Employer
- Dominican University of California
- Location
- San Rafael
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Administrative Assistant for Masters of Fine Arts Programs, School of Liberal Arts & Education
Dominican educates and prepares students to be ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens who incorporate the Dominican values of study, reflection, community and service into their lives. The University is committed to diversity, sustainability and the integration of the liberal arts, the sciences and professional programs. Dominican University of California is an independent university offering the best of Liberal Arts combined with a rigorous professional education. Founded in 1890, Dominican enjoys an over century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and community outreach. The University offers more than 60 academic programs that reflect the diversity and creativity of both the faculty and the students. With about 1,900 students and a student to faculty ratio of 10:1, Dominican is able to successfully blend the personal attention associated with smaller schools with the academic resources of a larger university.
Resume/CV and cover letter are required and must be attached in attachment section of the application process (Step 2). Refer to the posting instructions for any additional materials that may be required.
Refer to the Dominican Employment Page here for adjunct opportunities and application instructions.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Department: School of Liberal Arts and Education
Division: School of Liberal Arts and Education
Reports to: Administrative Coordinator, LAE
Supervises: N/A
Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (20 hours a week, 10 months a year)
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the following programs: Division of Art, Media, & Communication, Division of Public Affairs, the Master of Arts in Humanities and the Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing. These programs are housed in the School of Liberal Arts and Education. Core tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting students and faculty members (adjunct and full-time); helping manage departmental invoices, purchases, facilities, and budgets; assisting with the development and coordination of class schedules; providing event planning and promotion assistance (scheduling and coordinating meetings, lectures, receptions, workshops, conferences, and special programs); and helping produce and maintain divisional information and reports.
Responsibilities
- Manages and coordinates student services and daily operations of the three divisions and two graduate programs.
- Serves as a personable frontline customer-service contact for all constituencies calling or visiting the divisions.
- Assists in the development of content and maintenance of web pages associated with the three divisions and associated programs.
- Assists to coordinate and publicize events including promotions on Facebook and maintaining mailing lists
- Coordinates orientation and ongoing support of divisions' students; advises students on program policies and procedures
- Assists Chairs with special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent
- 2 to 3 years administrative support or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google drive including Google Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Slides
- Ability to communicate clearly and interact genially and effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of programs and disciplines, as well as members of the public
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with graphic design programs such as MS publisher and digital photography
- A commitment to the arts and education
Additional Position Information
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by October 24, 2019; however additional applications may be considered until the position is filled
- Must be willing to consent to a background check
Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a
1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.
Application Procedures
Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.
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Working at Dominican University of California
Dominican University of California is an independent university offering the best of Liberal Arts combined with a rigorous professional education. Founded in 1890, Dominican enjoys an over century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and community outreach.
The University offers more than 60 academic programs that reflect the diversity and creativity of both the faculty and the students. With about 1,900 students and a student to faculty ratio of10:1, Dominican is able to successfully blend the personal attention associated with smaller schools with the academic resources of a larger university.
Mission:
Dominican University of California educates and prepares students to be ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens who incorporate the Dominican values of study, reflection, community, and service into their daily lives. The University is committed to diversity, sustainability, and the integration of the liberal arts, the sciences, and professional programs.
Academic Life:
Dominican’s focus on interdisciplinary studies provides a challenging academic environment with four schools, 24 majors, and an average class size of 16.
In the sciences, the University excels at involving undergraduates in sophisticated research projects that enable students to present at national academic conferences and publish alongside their faculty mentors in peer-reviewed journals.
In the humanities, students may combine dance and musical performance with the study of philosophy, literature, world cultures, and religion.
Dominican offers strong undergraduate professional programs in business, education, and nursing. There are also graduate offerings in these disciplines, as well as in counseling psychology and occupational therapy.
Dominican Diversity:
Dominican students come from across the United States. Although primarily from the Bay Area and Northern California, students come from 18 countries, including Brazil, China, Ireland, Japan, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.
More than 80 percent of undergraduate students attending Dominican receive some form of financial aid, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to further their education. The University focuses in global community outreach and bringing a diverse range of faculty and students to campus.
Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment.
- Telephone
- 4154583775
- Location
-
50 Acacia Ave
San Rafael
California
94901
US
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