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Administrative Assistant - Residence Life
FRIENDS UNIVERSITY
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Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 6 days agoCloses Aug 14
Location
Wichita, Kansas
Quick overview
Provide administrative and clerical support to the Residence Life department, including managing housing applications and meal plan charges. Coordinate departmental projects, maintain filing systems, and assist students with residential policies and maintenance requests.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree and two years of administrative experience are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software is required, with knowledge of Banner being highly beneficial.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- WICHITA,
- KS 67213Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeJob
- Category: Admin - ClericalFriends University is seeking to fill the Administrative Assistant for the department of Residence Life position in Wichita Kansas. The Administrative Assistant will provide program support and clerical assistance to the Director of Residence Life & Conduct, Residence Life staff, Resident Assistants, students who live on campus, and others in the Friends community. Provide administrative leadership and organization to large departmental projects by creating/maintaining filing system, preparing large communications to student and general campus community, data entry, and information tracking. Track daily housing applicant activity and oversee housing and meal plan charges and deposits Participate in resident assistant development and help oversee residence hall move-in days Assist on-campus residents with residential policies and pertinent information, requests for dorm maintenance, and meeting with Res Life staff Updates departmental website and assists with social media platforms.
- Work hours are typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence).
- The mission of the
- University is: Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. QualificationsTwo years of administrative assistant or related experience desired. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software, and database experience required (Microsoft Office products preferred). Knowledge of Banner is very helpful. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor degree is preferred. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner is required . Please visit our employment site at https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted. Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all. Equal Opportunity Employer Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Retirement Matching
- Flex Work Options
- Free Undergraduate Tuition