$28.03 - $33.65 per hour; Compensation will be based on education experience skills relevant to the role and internal equity
The primary purpose of this position is to provide support and improve administrative functions for Faculty Development the Faculty Collaborative for Teaching Innovation and Educational Assessment. These three groups provide workshops programming consultations and support for faculty in their teaching roles development as university leaders and assessment of student learning at the course and program level often working in collaboration with one another.
The administrative associate plays an essential role in directing and managing daily operations in campus communication; managing calendars events and budgets; and supervising student support staff.
Act independently to provide operational support for three co-located units: Faculty Development the Faculty Collaborative for Teaching Innovation and Educational Assessment
Direct and oversee event planning and programming: using project management software ensure workflow and timelines including communication invitations and rsvps menu budget facilities set up catering media services onsite support and post-event debrief
Communicate details event arrangements and follow up with guest speakers and participants
Coordinate within and beyond units to ensure communication for events is timely accurate and consistent with event goals
Monitor changing needs and communicate project updates to appropriate stakeholders
Independently research and gather information about programming resources and other forms of support from peer institutions
Design administer and analyze program assessment survey data using Qualtrics
Design draft and disseminate University-wide communication for the three units including emails event notices newsletters and presentation slides
Design revise and update websites web communication and calendaring using T4 and LiveWhale; promote events through campus outreach and social media
Write revise and update documents for official distribution
Provide human resources support such as processing faculty associate appointments and other letters supplemental pay requests invoices and transactions
Track financial data and faculty contacts and participation data using Workday and spreadsheets
Respond independently to inquiries and requests from faculty and campus partners regarding all areas of Faculty Development the Faculty Collaborative for Teaching Innovation and Educational Assessment
Direct faculty and staff to appropriate resources based on a broad knowledge of support services and opportunities for faculty within all units
Maintain files order supplies and make travel arrangements as needed for team members and outside speakers
Manage monthly budget reporting and track expenses with Workday financial reports
Provide work direction to student staff; lead recruitment training and supervision; handle student employee related questions and issues
Streamline tasks and processes to improve efficiency
Identify and determine the cause of problems; develop and present recommended improvements
Other duties as assigned
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge skills abilities education and experience required or preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively be flexible and work as a part of a team
Maintain a professional service-oriented approach
Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks attend to details and ensure accuracy and efficiency
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal professionally with all levels of faculty administration and staff
Strong oral communication skills
Strong written communication skills
Strong skills with Microsoft Office scheduling software Google Suite Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent)
Skills in or willingness to learn Workday (or equivalent) financial system software and website development tools including T4 and LiveWhale.
Strong personal initiative and understanding of and commitment to the mission of each unit
Strong service orientation and skills
Commitment to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
Interest in faculty development teaching and learning educational assessment and contributing to dynamic programs in each unit
Understanding of and support for the values and ideals of Jesuit education
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree preferred
3-5 years of related experience
Experience in higher education setting preferred
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California Nevada Oregon Washington Arizona and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
EEO Statement
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