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Office Manager

Employer
Indiana Wesleyan University
Location
Greenwood, IN

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Job Details

Job no: 492586
Work type: Full-Time, Hourly
Location: Greenwood, IN
Categories: Office/Clerical

Job Title: Office Manager

Reporting Relationship: Regional Sites Manager or Ventures and Operations Manager

Unit: National & Global

Department: Greenwood Education Center

Campus Location: Greenwood Education Center

Summary of Position: The Office Manager plays a vital role in the smooth operation and success of the Indiana Wesleyan University regional education and conference centers. Each center strives to partner with the community to meet its educational needs. Providing professional meeting space allows IWU to build these partnerships while serving the local community.

This role is suited for someone who is energetic and highly relational, organizationally gifted, embraces variety in their day, and has a passion to serve. In addition, skills related to managing multiple priorities, problem-solving, property management, tenant relations, customer service, team dynamics, and creating a positive culture will help make the Office Manager successful and feel fulfilled.

The Office Manager provides administrative support to regional center leaders and may be involved in assisting with the daily functions of more than one regional center.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administrative Responsibilities
    • Function as effective communication hub for the center(s) and contribute to collaborative/healthy relationships with other IWU employees
    • Assist with problem resolution in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality of vital information
    • Seek opportunities to grow professionally and stay up-to-date about city/community offerings
    • Represent the University in a positive manner to internal and external customers through Christian conduct
    • Maintain a budget awareness and participate in financial reporting processes
    • Provides administrative support to the Regional Venture leadership which might include, but is not limited to clerical tasks, travel arrangements, handling of confidential materials
    • Assist Director and VOM/RSMs in other ways as needed
  • Project Management and Research –
    • Perform supportive tasks related to Regional Leadership project management and research
  • Campus Operations –
    • Manage day to day office functions, and, if applicable, tenant relationships and needs
    • Work collaboratively with supervisor to manage building and grounds in order to create and maintain an inviting, professional, and safe environment
    • Support supervisor in troubleshooting building technology in cooperation with IWU Technology Services
    • Stay abreast of and communicates building usage needs for staffing purposes
    • Support students’ and faculty’s operational and spiritual needs
    • Stay informed on and follows all Emergency and Risk Management protocols at the IWU, local, state, and federal levels
  • Conferencing Services
    • Coordinate with supervisor in all aspects of conferencing including but not limited to: inquiries, scheduling, invoicing, correspondence, building tours, room setups, cleaning, day-of service, meeting revenue goals, promotion and marketing, and nurturing networking relationships

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Experience

  • Two (2) years of experience in a professional and/or customer service-related setting

Required Skills

  • Communication skills and ability to work with diverse types of people
  • Administrative skills (e.g., ability to self-start, multi-task, prioritize tasks, and attention to detail and accuracy)
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills (e.g., organization of shared space, time management, event planning)
  • Proficient with MS Office suite and comfortable using a variety of technology (e.g., audio visual equipment, teleconferencing)
  • Capable of working with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work with teams
  • Ability to problem solve, interpret instructions and data, and deal with unknown variables
  • Able to perform light physical labor with conferencing and classroom set ups

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised: 21 Jun 2022 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Nov 2022 US Eastern Standard Time

Organization

A vision that began over 100 years ago has taken full form as today's Indiana Wesleyan University – a Christian comprehensive university committed to liberal arts and professional education.

IWU is an energized community. Its spiritually rich learning environment, academic commitment and caring instruction develop in students the knowledge, skills and disposition to change the world for Jesus Christ.

The following profile information will help you know a little more about IWU:

  • The Indiana Wesleyan University Story is one of faithfulness, remarkable growth, innovation, and the joyful expectation of God's next chapter for the University.
  • IWU was initially accredited in 1966 by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and has maintained its Accreditation since then. Other agencies and associations also accredit individual IWU programs.
  • IWU is committed to several Distinctives, ranging from a Christ-centered educational experience to a commitment to comprehensive student support.
  • We are resolute in upholding our Mission and Values, including our mission to be a Christ-centered academic community committed to developing students in character, scholarship and leadership.
  • Our Academic Structure encourages innovation in education and honors academic achievements by students and faculty alike.
  • IWU is an institution of The Wesleyan Church, a worldwide body of evangelical Protestant believers with its roots in John Wesley's Methodism.

Indiana Wesleyan University is the largest member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and one of the largest employers in Grant County, Indiana.

Nearly 3,000 students are enrolled in traditional programs on the University’s 350 acre residential campus in Marion, Indiana. Most buildings on the Marion campus have been built in the past 25 years, so students live and learn in a visually striking environment with well-appointed residence halls and academic facilities, all on a campus that is only an hour away from both Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.

IWU-Marion offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees and an expanding list of graduate degree programs to residential students representing more than 80 Christian denominations and 10 foreign countries.

More than 8,000 adult learners attend classes through IWU-National & Global online or at education centers in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. IWU-National & Global offers over 100 degree programs at the associate's, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.

Wesley Seminary, founded in 2009, is headquartered on the Marion, Indiana, campus of IWU. Wesley Seminary offers a practical online path for working ministers to obtain a graduate- or doctoral-level degree while applying weekly knowledge to their local ministry contexts.

Company info
Website
Telephone
765-677-2117
Location
4201 S Washington Street
Marion
Indiana
46953
United States

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