Sr. Administrative Assistant - School of Nursing & Health Professions

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diversestudent population in a dynamic environment that aligns education,commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study preparestudents for professional careers while promoting lifelong learningand civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, wechallenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fullyrealize their highest academic, professional, and personalpotential. Position Description Summary/Purpose : The Senior Administrative Assistant provides high-leveladministrative and operational support to the Dean of Nursing andHealth Professions and to program directors within the HealthProfessions division. This role supports multiple academicprograms, including Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and other alliedhealth programs, and plays a key role in ensuring effectivecoordination, communication, and day-to-day operations across thedivision. Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities : (The essential functions or duties listed below are intendedonly as illustrations of the various types of work that may beperformed. The omission of specific statements of duties does notexclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or alogical assignment to the position.) Administrative Support Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dean ofNursing and Health Professions, including calendar management,meeting coordination, correspondence, and document preparation Support program directors in Nursing, and assigned HealthProfessions programs with scheduling, reporting, and administrativetasks Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and externalstakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and institutionaloffices. Academic and Program Support Assist with coordination of academic program activities,including meetings, site visits, accreditation-related tasks, andspecial projects Prepare, maintain, and organize program documentation, reports,and data related to academic operations and compliancerequirements Support onboarding processes for faculty and staff within thedivision. Operational and Office Management Coordinate workflows across multiple programs to ensuredeadlines and priorities are met Maintain files and records in compliance with institutionalpolicies and confidentiality requirements Assist with budget tracking, contracts, purchasing, andresource coordination as assigned. Communication and Coordination Draft and edit professional communications on behalf of theDean and program directors Facilitate communication among faculty, program directors, andadministrative offices Support division-wide initiatives, events, and meetings. Other Functions : Performs similar or related work as required, directed or assituation permits Continuing professional development and training; keeps currentwith trends Assists other department staff as needed to promote a teameffort. Knowledge, Ability and Skill : Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, andinclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of theUniversity community are treated with respect and dignity Computer-Excellent Word and Excel skills Strong organizational skills Self-motivated; ability to function independently Professional communication skills Customer service skills for internal and external customers,students, faculty and peers Time management skills Adaptiveness; ability to implement changes without workflowdisruption. Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications : Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum of three years of progressively responsibleadministrative support experience, preferably in higher educationor healthcare-related settings Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonalskills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academicenvironment Proficiency with standard office software and institutionalsystems. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting senior leadership in an academic orhealthcare setting Familiarity with allied health or nursing educationprograms Experience supporting accreditation, assessment, orcompliance-related activities. Physical and Mental Requirements : Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions X Work with fumes or airborne particles X Work near moving mechanical parts X Risk of electrical shock X Vibration X Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to2/3 Over 2/3 Standing X Walking X Sitting X Talking & Hearing X Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X Climbing or balancing X Bending, pulling, pushing X Driving X Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 75 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X Vision requirements: _X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less) ___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more) ___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguishcolors) ___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can beseen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point) ___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability tojudge distances and spatial relationships) ___ No special vision requirements (This job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guidefor personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer asthe needs of the employer and requirements of the jobchange.) #J-18808-Ljbffr