Administrative Assistant College of Business

Administrative Assistant School of Business

Job Summary:
The School of Business of Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is looking for an experienced administrative assistant to help us maintain strengthen and promote the schools programs. Duties include providing support for the Director faculty and students of FPUs business programs including both undergraduate and graduate (MBA) programs. Responsibilities extend to a wide variety of clerical and administrative tasks related to the School of Business. The Administrative Assistant serves as the primary contact for the School of Business and reports to its Director/Assistant Dean.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Being the public face in a receptionist role in the School of Business
• Directing inquiries to the proper office for solution
• Maintaining course scheduling and tracking faculty assignments.
• Maintaining School of Business academic and meeting calendars.
• Performing various bookkeeping and budget tracking functions.
• Compiling both manual and computerized records and files for reporting purposes.
• Collaborating with College leadership to streamline operations management.
• Working as a liaison with other University offices and departments.
• Managing the School of Business communication both internally and externally.
• Working with the Director faculty and students at the School of Business as needed.

• An associate degree in business or related field. A bachelors degree preferred.
• Three to five (3-5)years of previous administrative experience preferably in higher education or comparable professional setting.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service work.
• Ability to manage time and tasks well with multiple priorities and deadlines; must be detail oriented self-motivated and have problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent clerical skills with good administrative organizational and office management skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with students parents faculty administration and other staff including external constituents.
• Must possess interest/enthusiasm working with college age students in differing capacities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Excel Word and Outlook with an ability to use and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience in organizing and maintaining moderately complex filing records and computerized information systems particularly shared drives.
• Ability to read write and comprehend English basic math skills.
• Some experience with student information systems and data management is preferred.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy 160 hours (4 weeks) of Paid Time Off along with additional paid sick time for your well-being.
• Paid Holidays: Benefit from 20 paid holidays including a 10-day winter break with full pay.
• Health and Wellness: Access medical dental and vision coverage for you and your family ensuring comprehensive health that our medical insurance is changing and more info to be provided very soon.
• Life Insurance: Secure the future for yourself and your family with employer-paid Life Insurance coverage ranging from 1.5x to 3.0x your salary depending on your role.
• Disability Coverage: We cover both short-term and long-term disability providing financial protection in unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Planning: Contribute to your retirement with our 403(b) plan with immediate 100% vesting. Franklin Pierce University also makes contributions to support your long-term financial goals upon one year of employment or if qualified with prior higher education employment.
• Educational Benefits: Invest in your growth and development with our tuition benefits allowing you and your qualifying family members to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Additional Perks: Enjoy various perks including pet insurance accident insurance critical illness coverage free gym access meal discountand more!

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  About FPU
  Since its establishment in 1962 Franklin Pierce University has been a catalyst for the academic success and personal growth of numerous undergraduate and graduate students. Rooted in a robust liberal education foundation we provide majors and programs that cultivate vital professional skills foster close relationships among students faculty and staff and offer personalized financially accessible academic opportunities that empower our students to realize their full potential.
  
  Our impact extends across a diverse range of learners including residential undergraduates online students and full-time graduate students through our primary campus in Rindge NH and additional online and graduate centers in Manchester and Lebanon NH Austin TX and Goodyear AZ. As we uphold our commitment to excellence we continually explore innovative models and programs that build upon our rich legacy guiding students to expand their knowledge pursue their passions and graduate as capable engaged leaders.
  
  At FPU we hold firm in our belief that establishing a lasting legacy involves supporting and preparing students to thrive as leaders and contributing members of society. To achieve this mission we recognize the importance of fostering a diverse community comprised of exceptional individuals from various backgrounds all dedicated to advancing our shared goals.
  
  Notice of Nondiscrimination
  Franklin Pierce University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.
  
  Diversifying the student body faculty and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including but not limited to ethnicity gender gender identity national origin neurodiversity race and is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.