Category:: Office / Administrative Support

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Department:: Academic Affairs

Locations:: Pella, IA

Posted:: Apr 17, 2024

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Position ID:: 174818

About Central College:

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year college known for its academic rigor, engaged citizenship and character formation, experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), athletics and service. The Central experience is rooted in exploration and self-discovery and enhanced by life in an academic community of 1,100 students. Founded in 1853, the college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

Job Description:

The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Central College seeks a dynamic, empathetic, and service-oriented administrative assistant to support the work of the VPAA/Dean's office in the best interest of the education of Central's undergraduate student population. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, this position offers opportunities to provide reception to faculty, staff, students, and guests; reconcile budgets; maintain records; and provide a welcoming and caring atmosphere in the office.

The executive assistant works collaboratively with the VPAA/Dean to support a committee of the board of trustees and the academic leadership team, creating a work environment to support the success of faculty and staff within academic affairs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to: 1) provide office support for the VPAA/Dean (calendars, correspondence, travel, budget) 2) assist in the acquisition and transfer of databases, access and review of Blackboard sites; 3) serve as receptionist for the office; 4) coordinate budget reconciliation; 5) interface effectively and respectfully with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff.

Central College values a positive attitude, adaptability, cooperation, and respect among its employees.

Requirements:

• Ability to maintain a respectful quality of service while working in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent communication and human relations skills.


• Strong planning and organizational skills.


• Experience working with databases and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Teams)


• Detail oriented.


• Associate degree or equivalent, with at least three years of related experience or a bachelor's degree and office experience.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click "apply now".

Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background check. Please submit the following materials online:

• Letter of application relating your qualifications to the position and the College, including the names and contact information of three references.


• Current resume.


• Completed Central College application