Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Department: College of Business and Economics and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Position Summary
The administrative assistant provides executive support for the deans of the College of Business and Economics and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; supports the colleges' daily operations; serves as the colleges' primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; and provides administrative support to the academic programs within the colleges (CBE: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Project Management, Leadership and Business Administration; CHSS: Philosophy, Religious Studies, History, Modern Languages, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science and Criminal Justice) and their public-facing activities. Experience with office operations, event planning, customer service and social media is strongly preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support for the college deans, including responsibility for calendars, travel arrangements, project activities, information retrieval, reporting and complex administrative matters.
- Manages overall office administration for the colleges
- Plans, coordinates and executes logistics for the colleges' events and projects.
- Serves as the primary liaison between the colleges and other university departments and external stakeholders.
- Promotes a professional and inclusive work environment
- Oversees Mauney Hall facility operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the college deans.
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 the external community.
- Investment in promoting and nurturing a welcoming environment
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong project management skills
- Social media skills or a willingness to develop them.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; willingness to learn additional software.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
- A minimum of three years’ experience directly related to the skills, duties and responsibilities listed is preferred
- Experience in a higher education setting 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.
- Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about sitting walking, standing, etc.
- 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
- Up to 20% (8 hours) of work hours may be performed remotely during certain weeks and throughout the summer, based on operational needs and at the discretion of the deans.
Application Process
While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit a:
- A letter of application addressing qualifications and interest in the position
- A current resume
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Amy Hedrick, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at [email protected] or Dr. Craig Schreiber, dean of the College of Business and Economics at [email protected].
Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment that is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming community, working with faculty, staff and/or students from all walks of life and/or incorporating varied perspectives and traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing vocation and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving the common good.
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.
