Administrative Assistant and Operations Manager
Job Summary
Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do and we want you to make us even better!
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.
- FULL TIME
The Administrative Assistant and Operations Manager provides high-level administrative operational and strategic support to the Vice President of Student Life and the Student Life Department. This position serves as a key coordinator for departmental operations communication scheduling projects budgeting special events and select student engagement initiatives.
Executive Support
- Provide direct administrative support to the Vice President of Student Life including calendar management meeting coordination correspondence travel arrangements and project follow-up.
- Prepare agendas presentations reports meeting notes and departmental communications.
- Assist in managing confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Serve as a liaison between the Vice President students parents faculty staff and external partners.
Operations Management
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Student Life division to ensure efficiency and alignment across departments.
- Assist with strategic planning initiatives departmental assessments and divisional projects.
- Monitor timelines deadlines and follow-through for key initiatives and campus events.
- Develop and maintain operational systems workflows and organizational procedures.
- Support policy implementation and compliance within Student Life departments.
Budget & Administrative Coordination
- Assist in monitoring divisional budgets purchasing reimbursements and expense tracking.
- Coordinate contracts invoices and vendor communications.
- Maintain accurate records files and departmental documentation.
Event & Program Support
- Help coordinate Student Life events leadership programs retreats training orientation activities and select campus engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with campus partners to support a vibrant and Spirit-empowered student experience.
- Provide logistical oversight for meetings conferences and special events.
- Provide oversight and coordination of the University Esports Team.
Communication & Collaboration
- Support internal and external communication efforts for Student Life initiatives.
- Coordinate divisional calendars marketing requests announcements and communication strategies.
- Manage and coordinate Student Life digital platforms including the Student Life webpage and mobile app to support student engagement initiatives and campus communication.
- Foster collaborative relationships across campus departments.
REQUIRED:
- Bachelors degree in Higher Education Business Administration Communication Ministry or a related field.
- 3-5 years of administrative operational or project management experience preferably in higher education or ministry settings.
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Google Workspace and administrative systems.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission vision and values of the university.
PREFERRED:
- Experience in Student Life higher education administration or nonprofit leadership.
- Knowledge of budgeting event coordination and project management practices.
- Experience supporting senior-level leadership.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of initiative flexibility and professionalism.
- Strong relational skills with students parents faculty and staff.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race color religion sex national origin age disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
ORU is one of the largest, most influential Christian universities in the world. Our mission is to develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person approach to education. Our community is hard to beat. We’re a multicultural campus with more than 4,000 students r ... View more