Administrative Assistant for PN

Job DetailsJob Location: East Hartford/Bridgeport - CTThe mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the admission process to the PN program which encompasses the management of all of the associated paperwork for new and existing students, including the management of health information through an outside vendor. The position also includes the responsibility of maintaining faculty files.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Creates new applicant folders
Retrieve any additional transcripts of TEAS scores for applicant files
Scores new applicant files
Determines the students to be accepted by selecting the top scores
Creates an acceptance list
Distributes acceptance and declination information to applicants
Disseminates the acceptance lists to appropriate departments/individuals within the university
Creates and maintains faculty files as needed
Files all evaluations and relevant paperwork in student and faculty files
Maintains confidentiality of student data as protected by FERPA
Communicates with students and other employees effectively
Maintains adequate office supplies
Compiles minutes of all faculty meetings
Generates all purchase orders
Answers calls from students, vendors, etc.
Schedules appointments for Program Director
Supports the Program Director and other faculty as requested
Interacts with other University personnel as needed, especially Health Science advisors and other faculty. Also interacts by phone or email with vendors such as ATI and CastleBranch
Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed
Supports PN students and faculty at the East Hartford and University of Bridgeport (UB) campuses and may be required to travel to Bridgeport as needed with notice.

Other Functions:

Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation permits
Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends
Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity
Computer- Word and Excel skills
Organizational skills
Self-motivated; ability to function independently
Effective communication skills
Customer Service skills
Time management skills
Adaptiveness: ability to implement changes without workflow disruption
QualificationsMinimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

High School graduate
Customer service skills and related work experience is preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Work Environment 
None       
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3


Outdoor Weather Conditions
X
 
 
 


Work with fumes or airborne particles
X
 
 
 


Work near moving mechanical parts
X
 
 
 


Risk of electrical shock
X
 
 
 


Vibration
X
 
 
 

Physical Activity 
None       
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3


Standing                                               
 
X
 
 


Walking
 
X
 
 


Sitting
 
 
 
X


Talking & Hearing
 
 
 
X


Using hands/fingers to handle/feel
 
 
 
X


Climbing or balancing
X
 
 
 


Bending, pulling, pushing
 
X
 
 


Driving 
 
X
 
 

Lifting Requirements
None      
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3


Up to 10 pounds                                   
 
X
 
 


Up to 25 pounds
 
X
 
 


Up to 50 pounds
X
 
 
 


Up to 75 pounds
X
 
 
 


Up to 100 pounds
X
 
 
 


Over 100 pounds
X
 
 
 

Vision requirements:

_X_     Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___      Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___      Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and disting