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Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Part-time (20 hours/week)

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, supports the college’s daily operations and provides administrative support to many of the academic programs within the college (Visual Art, Communication, English and Theatre) and their public-facing activities. Experience with business office operations, event planning, customer service and social media preferred.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusiveness are integral to the college’s commitment to excellence in research, engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with students from diverse backgrounds and/or incorporating diverse perspectives in their prior positions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises student workers, including setting work schedules, assigning tasks and assessing performance
• Provides coaching and training for student workers as needed

Essential Accountabilities

• Provides administrative support for the college, including maintaining a master calendar and facilitating budget, contract and expense processes
• Provides administrative support for the dean with responsibility for informational retrieval, reporting and complex administrative matters
• Onboards new full- and part-time faculty
• Manages office suite, including office assignments
• Plans, coordinates and executes logistics for college events and projects
• Serves as primary liaison between the college and other university departments
• Promotes a professional and inclusive work environment  
• Oversees classroom facility operations in the Rhyne Building, PE Monroe and Visual Arts Building
• Works with Academic Affairs as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned by the college dean

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy
• Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the university and in the external community
• Investment in promoting and nurturing diversity and equity
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with a heightened attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving/conflict-resolution skills
• Strong project management skills
• Social media skills or a desire to learn these skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; willingness to learn other software  

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of three years experience related to the skills, duties and responsibilities listed is preferred
• Experience in a higher education setting is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment
• Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about sitting walking, standing, etc.
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (20 hours/week), with some flexibility possible
• Up to 20% of teleworking hours will be considered some weeks and during the summer, depending on college needs, at the discretion of the dean
• Schedule is subject to change based on university needs, scheduled courses and university growth
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

Application Process

While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit a:

• Letter of application specifically discussing how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Three references, including names and addresses

The university’s mission, vision and values statements may be reviewed on the university's ´¡²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù page. To ensure full review, completed applications must be submitted by October 15, 2024, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Any questions regarding the position or the search process should be submitted electronically to Jennifer Heller, at hellerj@lr.edu.  

About the College of Fine Arts and Communication

The College of Fine Arts and Communication is committed to developing well-rounded graduates who are perceptive readers and listeners, persuasive writers and speakers and skilled artists and educators. Our curricula strive to express, enrich and elevate the human condition by providing students with interdisciplinary experiences that strengthen their abilities to create, collaborate and contribute to the public good.

About Ï㽶´«Ã½

Ï㽶´«Ã½ is a co-educational, private masters comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of more than 40,000. The university has additional campus centers in Asheville, NC, and Columbia, SC, which include the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS). Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is less than an hour’s drive from Charlotte, and the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of about 365,000. 

The university now offers more than 50 undergraduate and 30 graduate degree programs to approximately 2400 students. Ï㽶´«Ã½ seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build community, and promote responsible leadership for service worldwide. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes diverse campuses open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Ï㽶´«Ã½ does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, political affiliation, age, marital status, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, pregnancy or veteran status.

Lenoir-Rhyne’s Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy extends to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, reassignment, demotion, discipline, discharge, performance evaluations, compensation and benefits as well as the education setting. Lenoir-Rhyne is committed to providing an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for faculty, staff, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors.

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