Interim Administrative Assistant - Office of the President

Concordia University seeks applications for the full-time, year round (12-month) position of Interim Administrative Assistant Office of the President. This position provides administrative, clerical and organizational support to the Executive Assistant to the President in support of the Office of the President. The individual must be able to perform in a highly professional manner, organize personal workflow, follow directions, take initiative and manage support functions for timely attainment of objectives and outcomes. This position is located on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesGreet and interact with constituents, students, faculty, staff and other visitorsPerform general office responsibilities including typing, meeting scheduling, processing of expenditures, and mail as directed by the Executive Assistant to the PresidentHandle travel arrangements for the President's officeEnter and maintain database information relating to President's Office and boardsProvide support for various campus events and programs on behalf of the President's OfficeAssist in support of the boardsPerform other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsSelf-motivated with demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with individuals and groupsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to prioritize multiple tasksFlexibility and the ability to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced office environment Above-average proficiency in office practices and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and outlook)Technology comfort and aptitude for usage of integrated database system and programs such as Constant Contact and Google Sheets.Ability to work some evenings and weekends for special eventsEducation and ExperienceA high school diploma or GED and two years of administrative office experience is required. Previous work experience in an academic setting and/or with college-aged students is preferred.Compensation and BenefitsThis is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:Health, Dental and Vision InsurancePersonal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings AccountDisability and Survivor PlanRetirement Pension PlanRetirement 403(b) Savings PlanBasic Life and Supplemental Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment CoverageCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceTuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)Application InstructionsTo receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.