Department Assistant School of Education

The School of Education in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Rockhurst University has an opening for a full-time Department Assistant position. Primary responsibilities include providing support for the School of Education Bachelors Masters and Ed.D. programs and faculty. Responsibilities also include support for student teaching and field experience placements and education assessment and accreditation reporting. Assistance is provided for the Chair of Rockhurst Universitys Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). This position oversees the hiring training and supervision of work study students. This position will also aid the department by organizing and keeping notes at all departmental meetings assisting with departmental financial records ordering department supplies supporting the department social media accounts and other departmental duties as assigned.

Staff members are expected to be effective at managing time and tasks with deadlines proficient in the use of technology and communicating timely and professionally with students other staff faculty administrators and community members. They are also expected to serve the College by contributing to the growth and enhancement of the Colleges mission and programs. This position will handle information that is both confidential and technical and requires that strict guidelines are maintained and respected. An active leadership style as well as a collaborative team-oriented and communicative personal style will be crucial for success.

The School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences are committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. The School of Education is especially interested in candidates whose background and experiences are traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

As Kansas Citys Jesuit university Rockhurst University exemplifies all that Jesuit education has to offer an academic tradition that dates back nearly 500 years. The highest caliber of academia leadership and service to others is the foundation in which we build a transformative experience for students. The beautiful 55-acre campus is centrally located in a thriving metropolis with a diverse population of more than 2 million people. Kansas City has been ranked among the top 50 best places to live in the United States.

The position is available for an immediate start date.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 year in an office clerical position or related experience

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

• Capable of being detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy with documents and records

• Experience working with Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel

• Excellent collaboration communication and organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree

• Minimum of 3 years in an office clerical position or related experience

• Experience with educator preparation programs

• Experience with higher education assessment and accreditation

• Supervisory experience

• Understanding and appreciation for the Jesuit tradition and for Catholic higher education

Full-time Rockhurst employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability
Life insurance
A 37.5 hour work week
Tax-deferred retirement plan
Free undergraduate and graduate classes for employees - 6 credit hour limit per semester
Free undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays
Positive work environment
Leadership and development opportunities

Applicants who would enhance the diversity of the College such as individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications beginsimmediately and continues until the position is filled. To apply submit your information to Rockhurst Universitys Human Resources using the online application system. Questions about submitting applications through our online system can be directed to our Human Resources office at

Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Rockhurst uses E-Verify.