Administrative Assistant

• Posting Details Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education.
• Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg.
• The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options.
• Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
• Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24.
• Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
• Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
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• Position Department Registrar's Office Job Summary/Basic Function

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant will provide critical support to the Registrar’s Office during the college’s Workday implementation project. This temporary position ensures continuity of essential operations by managing day-to-day tasks using Banner and other current systems, allowing permanent staff to focus on system transition activities, training, and data integrity. Essential Functions Post transfer credit under the direction of the Assistant Registrar. 20% Assist with course section creation and maintenance. 20% Register special course options and overload permissions. 15% Process major/minor/certificate changes. 15% Enter Degree Works exceptions under the direction of the Assistant Registrar. 10% Process transcripts not fulfilled by the National Student Clearinghouse. 10% Respond to student, faculty and other inquiries. 10% Other

Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties as determined or assigned Supervisory Responsibilities Not responsible for supervising others. Requirement High school diploma or equivalent, required Associate's degree, preferred Minimum Work Experience 1-3 years Independence of Action Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager; incumbent follows precedents and procedures, and may set priorities and organizes work within general guidelines established by supervisor/manager.

Additional Information

Temporary position during Workday Student Implementation - approximately July 2026 through May 2028. Equipment Standard office equipment Physical/Environmental Demands Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands EEO/Diversity Statement: The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons. Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus and explore our Careers at Dickinson College video. Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee. Dickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class. We encourage applications from all qualified persons. Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at (717) 245-1608, hrservices@dickinson.edu or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET). You must submit your application for each position for which you would like to be considered. All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date indicated. If you have accepted any position at Dickinson College, there are key pieces of documentation that are needed to complete the hiring process. Be sure to review the list of acceptable Form I-9 documents, List of Acceptable Documents. We must physically verify the original of each document provided and we must obtain a copy of those required documents. Employees must complete the Form I-9 to document verification of their identity and employment authorization. Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics, crime prevention and security programs and activities, policies concerning the reporting of crime, and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Dickinson College, 400 W. North St - Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call (717)-245-1349.