Administrative Assistant - Nursing
Saint Mary's College
Location
Saint Joseph County, Indiana
Quick overview
The Administrative Assistant provides advanced secretarial support to the Nursing Department, including managing correspondence, coordinating staff workflow, and maintaining student records. They also handle operational tasks such as scheduling, processing expenditures, and maintaining departmental databases and facilities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of responsible secretarial experience. Proficiency in typing at 60 wpm and the ability to use personal computers for word processing and spreadsheets are required.
Job description
Description
The Administrative Assistant – Nursing plays a key role in supporting the Nursing Department by providing advanced administrative and secretarial services. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while managing a variety of responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
This position is responsible for composing interpretive correspondence on behalf of the supervisor and providing factual information that requires a thorough understanding of departmental policies and procedures. The role includes supervising and coordinating the duties and workflow of assigned staff to ensure the efficient operation of the work area, as well as collaborating with other clerical personnel to maintain consistency in procedures and practices. Responsibilities also include preparing periodic reports of account expenditures and reviewing or revising brochures, announcements, and other informational materials related to departmental programs.
The Administrative Assistant responds to inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and supports academic operations by preparing course schedules, room assignments, and instructional materials. Clerical duties include typing, filing, scheduling appointments, screening calls, greeting visitors, and managing incoming and outgoing mail. The position may also involve overseeing limited administrative projects and maintaining accurate and confidential student records, including health, academic, and clinical files.
Additional responsibilities include processing licensure applications, recording and distributing departmental meeting minutes, and maintaining contracts with clinical agencies, including organizing and routing documents for required signatures. The role also manages requests for supplies, equipment maintenance, and facility needs, maintains databases related to student performance, and processes course registrations.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least four years of responsible secretarial experience.
- The ability to type accurately at the rate of 60 wpm.
- The ability to use a personal computer for word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- The demonstrated ability to independently maintain programs or administer ongoing projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- The ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public.
- One year of experience which provides knowledge of the policies and procedures of Saint Mary's College.
- The ability to communicate effectively.
- The ability to project a positive public image.
Schedule: 40 Hours/ 12 Months/ Monday – Friday
Eligibility to Work
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require visa sponsorship from the College, either now or in the future.