Administrative Assistant for Academic Departments

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and  community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.  

Position Summary

Goshen College seeks to fill an Administrative Assistant position. This position is part of the academic department that primarily supports the department chair. Responsibilities include greeting constituents and answering questions about the assigned academic department, managing emails and outreach to students and faculty, obtaining supplies for the office, updating web pages and ordering print pieces, assisting with projects for the academic department and offering support specifically to the department chair.

This is a 10-month appointment (42 weeks) at .75  FTE for up to 36 hours/week for the academic year (August to June). Wages are from $13.70 to $14.70 per hour.

Service to academic departments will be combined to make this a benefits-eligible position, departments served include: History (7 hours), Kinesiology (9 hours), Religion, Justice & Society (7 hours), and Sciences (5 departments for 13 hours).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience with office management
• Strong communication skills; organizational skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people, including faculty, students, and administrators
• Computer knowledge including Word, Excel, and Google drive.

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of higher education and the academic setting are preferred, including experience working with students.
• Familiarity with the experiences of first-generation, diverse, and other high-risk populations
• Conversational fluency in Spanish.

Essential Functions

Support normal departmental operations:

• Support the department with managing email, outreach to students and faculty, updating web pages and print pieces, submitting expense reports, and ordering supplies
• Serve as the front office contact, triaging questions about resources and where to find people
• Maintain documentation and ensure confidentiality

Other duties as assigned:

• Assist with special events, such as graduation receptions or student recognition
• Coordinate guest speakers or faculty search processes.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive
in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community
committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and
appreciation of the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a
commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of
Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully.

The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit, Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at www.goodofgoshen.com.

How to Apply:

If you are applying through Indeed or another search engine, please make sure to go to www.goshen.edu/employment to apply.

Please be sure to provide all required materials noted below, as incomplete applications may not be considered.  Application materials may be attached to the Staff Application Form or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu.

• Complete and submit the online Staff Application Form
• Cover letter
• Two professional references with contact information

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

E-Verify Statement of Participation

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795

E-mail: hr@goshen.edu
Telephone: (574) 535-7111