Administrative Assistant - to the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Description

The Departments of OTD and Health Sciences at Cedar Crest College are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. Responsibilities include performing a broad range of duties associated with the proper operation and smooth functioning of the occupational therapy doctorate program fieldwork program.  Under the direction of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant will perform highly responsible and complex administrative and clerical work, exercising independent judgment on a broad range of needs of the office, managing student placements, correspondence, and letter preparation, managing student clearance documents, EXCEL spreadsheets, and computer programs including EXXAT, My Clinical Exchange, Formstack, Castlebranch, Adobe, and others.  This is a full-time (35 hours/week), benefit eligible position, including tuition remission benefits.  

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess exceptional office administration knowledge and skills along with time management and organization.  Proficiency with applicable technology and office software (especially Microsoft Word and Excel) is required as is a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member with a growth mindset and striving for continuous improvement. Prior experience with time management and supporting administrative functions with being able to coordinate meetings and events, assist in answering general student questions, maintaining data and other duties is essential and  strongly preferred. Familiarity with an academic environment is preferred. Work experience and familiarity within a higher education environment is preferred but not required.

Application Instructions

Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is a four-year, independent liberal-arts college that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1400 students through our co-educational School for Adult and Graduate Education and our traditional programs for women. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania’s third-largest city. Allentown is nestled in the lovely Lehigh Valley, which boasts the best of both worlds: vibrant and diverse urban communities, as well as gentle hills and charming countrysides. The Lehigh Valley includes access to parks, trails, and other outdoor recreation, top-rated public schools, and a wide range of cultural and sporting venues that enhance the value of our location. Cedar Crest College is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities. The College is conveniently located one hour north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City. 

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates must submit a resume, letter of interest with salary requirements, diversity statement, and 3 references.

Cedar Crest College is an equal opportunity employer fundamentally committed to diversity and inclusion.  As such, the College encourages applications from individuals belonging to minoritized groups in higher education, in support of our diverse student community.  EOE

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cedar Crest College values difference in a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by law. All decisions regarding terms and conditions of employment will be made on the basis of ability and competency to perform the services required.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits and termination.