Senior Adminstrative Assistant to the Dean

Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders.  Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation.  Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program. Its finances are robust, and validated by balanced budget and positive bond ratings.

Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses.

The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women’s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing.

When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, students lead research, ask questions and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.

Job Title:  Senior Administrative Assistant

Classification:  Full-time, non-exempt, benefits eligible staff position

Reports To: Dean of the College

Job Summary/Objective:

The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide administrative assistance in the Dean’s Office and for several faculty committees.

Expected Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some evening/weekend hours

Essential Responsibilities:

• Professionally and courteously answer phones and assist in planning and scheduling meetings and conferences; 
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets and other complex documents;
• Assist in planning and execution of special events on campus (invitations, menus, responses, correspondence, and programs)
• Provide administrative support to Lectures and Events Committee; prepare payment requests to the B