Department Assistant, School of Education Hybrid

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

Job Status:

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Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and assist the Director of Operations with all tasks including data entry training and scheduling.

• Collaborate with any team or project as directed assisting with non-specialized tasks.

• Ability to gain full knowledge of the School of Education programs offered and provide student support; answering inquiries about testing programs provide information to current and prospective students by mail telephone and or email

• Serve as receptionist by greeting visitors taking messages and directing customers to the appropriate department member.

• Collaborating with our enrollment team to assist in admittance of prospective students.

• Updating sheets/logs on a daily basis.

• Analyzing all operations and forward suggestions for improvement to the Director of Operations.

• Maintain a well organized and professional office; filing copying mail processing and ordering supplies.

• Responsible for supervision of student workers

• Schedule office equipment for faculty.

• Operate and maintain office equipment.

• Reserve rooms for special events. Prepare for meetings as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of SOE Student Success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree preferred.

• Two years of web-based technology support experience preferably including experience with accurate data entry. Ability to type 45 wpm.

• Command of correct English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and produce job assignments in a timely manner.

• Positive friendly disposition and the ability to communicate and deal effectively with faculty staff and student

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.

• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard mouse and monitor.
• Ability to read documents email and other correspondence and reports on paper and computer monitor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Ability to stand stoop push pull and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.

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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.