ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - ACADEMIC ENTERPRIS

Administrative Assistant

The administrative assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Technology and the Dean of Business and Education. The role supports academic operations across a broad academic portfolio in the Schools of Business and Education, along with programs in general education, natural sciences, mathematics, and technology. The Administrative Assistant contributes to RCU's EPIC Academic Philosophy - Exploring, Preparing, Integrating, and Calling - by supporting programs that cultivate professional competence, ethical leadership, and vocation-centered education.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of administrative support experience.
• Experience supporting senior leadership or academic administration preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and institutional information systems.
• Experience managing confidential records and compliance documentation.

EPIC-Aligned Competency Responsibilities:

Exploring: Academic Coordination and Information Access

• Support departmental communication and information flow to faculty and students.
• Assist with organizing academic meetings, reports, and program review documentation.
• Maintain department records that support academic planning and institutional learning goals.

Preparing: Academic Operations and Professional Administration

• Coordinate documentation for accreditation, licensure, and professional standards.
• Assist with course scheduling, faculty assignment tracking, and academic reporting.
• Assist with internship and practicum logistics across programs.
• Maintain records supporting student progression and credential readiness.

Integrating: Institutional Initiatives and Academic Collaboration

• Coordinate communication with clinical partners, school districts, businesses, and community organizations.
• Assist with internship coordination, and professional engagement activities.
• Support data collection for assessment of experiential learning outcomes.
• Coordinate logistics for academic events and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Assist with grant documentation, research-related administrative tasks, and laboratory coordination where applicable.
• Support communication and collaboration between the Dean's office, the Provost's office, and other academic departments.
• Assist with advisory board meetings, committees, and cross-campus academic initiatives.

Calling: Mission-Centered Academic Community Support

• Provide welcoming and responsive service to students, faculty, and visitors.
• Model professionalism, hospitality, and service consistent with the Christian mission of the university.

Additional Duties

• Keep abreast of administrative practices related to professional program operations in higher education.
• Participate in department planning activities and institutional initiatives.
• Assist with accreditation reviews, site visits, and reporting activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage complex documentation and multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Collaborative and service-oriented work style.
• Support of the University mission and Christian ethos.