Administrative Assistant, College of Health Sciences
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Position Summary
The administrative assistant provides administrative support in the College of Health Sciences (CHS), along with administrative support to the School of Occupational Therapy and School of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science. Experience with business office operations, event planning, customer service, and social media is required. Previous experience in academic and/or health care settings is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support for the College Dean.
- Manages overall office administration and day-to-day operations for the School of Occupational Therapy and School of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
- Supports faculty with data collection for the School of Occupational Therapy and School of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science in support of completion of assessment and accreditation reports.
- Plans, coordinates, and executes logistics for college events and projects.
- Serves as primary liaison between the College and other University departments and external stakeholders.
- Promotes a professional and inclusive work environment.
- Oversees facility operations.
- Works with the Office of Academic Affairs as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the College Dean.
Required Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the University and in the external community.
- Investment in promoting and nurturing a welcoming environment.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills with heightened attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving/conflict resolutions skills.
- Strong project management skills
- Social media skills or the willingness to develop them
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; willingness to learn other software
Education and Experience
- High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
- Experience with academic and/or health care data collection required
- A minimum of three years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities listed is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel with students, faculty, and staff throughout campus.
- Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks
Work Schedule
- Standard office hours M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with some flexibility possible
- Subject to change based on university need, scheduled courses, and university growth
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
About the College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences at Lenoir-Rhyne University provides current and practical knowledge and skills that prepare students for success in differing health science careers. The college offers four undergraduate degrees: Exercise Science, Nursing, Public Health, and Sports Management. At the graduate level, the college offers: Master of Science-Exercise Science, Master of Public Health, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Master of Science-Occupational Therapy.
About Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private, comprehensive institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a city of more than 40,000. The university has additional graduate centers in Asheville, N.C., and Columbia, S.C. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir- Rhyne is less than an hour’s drive from Charlotte, and the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of about 365,000. The university now offers more than 45 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programs to approximately 2,400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build community, and promote responsible leadership for service to the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne is open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy
Lenoir-Rhyne University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
LR is committed to creating a safe campus environment for all members of the LR community, including, but not limited to, those who identify as transgender and gender non-conforming. To that end, LR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program, activity and employment, LR has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment, and for allegations of retaliation.
LR values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in the grievance process during what is often a difficult time for all those involved.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.