Open Position

Administrative Assistant for Academic Departments

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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:

The administrative assistant 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 .83 FTE for up to 40 hours/week for the academic year (August to June). 

Academic departments will be combined to make this a benefits-eligible position, departments served would be either: Science (5 programs); History; Religion Justice & Society; English and Spanish.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum Education:
    • College credits toward a Bachelor’s degree and prior experience with office management.
  • Skills:
    • The position requires strong communication skills;
    • organizational skills;
    • ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people, including faculty, students, and administrators
  • Systems Knowledge:
    • Computer knowledge including Word, Excel, and Google drive. 
  • Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Earned Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

  • An understanding of higher education and the academic setting
  • 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 – 85%

  • 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

Specific departmental needs include:

  • English & Spanish – management of Pinchpenny Press and Broadside publications
  • History – assist with outreach to prospective students
  • Religion, Justice and Society- planning for student events and assist with planning faculty travel
  • Science – ordering and inventory management for some labs, planning student events and special speakers

Other duties as assigned – 15%

  • Assist with special events, such as graduation receptions or student recognition
  • Coordinate guest speakers or faculty search processes
  • Pick up and deliver items across campus and occasionally at local stores

Benefits:

  • Healthcare/Prescription insurance (Goshen College pays employee premium)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life/AD&D (Goshen College pays employee premium)
  • Long Term Disability (after 1 year of employment – college pays employee premium)
  • Retirement (403(b))
  • College contribution to retirement after 90 days
  • Free membership to GC Recreation-Fitness Center
  • Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition discounts
  • and more

How to Apply

Application materials may be attached to the  Professional Staff & Staff Application  or sent electronically to [email protected].

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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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

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. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. 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.

About Goshen College

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 goodofgoshen.com.

Contact HR

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (574) 535-7111

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