Administrative Assistant for Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences

Job Summary: MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. This is a full-time, 10-month staff position with an additional five hours per week during the summer months. The Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day support to the Department Chair and faculty.

The ideal candidate is committed to higher education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview and to the servant leadership model and is equipped to take on the responsibilities listed below.

Position Description:

• Provides day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the Department Chair and faculty within the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences.
• Serves as the first point of contact for the department, greeting visitors, answering phones, and responding to inquiries from students, faculty, and the public.
• Manages the Department Chair's calendar, schedules meetings, and coordinates department events, exam schedules, and room reservations.
• Prepares, formats, and proofreads correspondence, syllabi, reports, forms, and other departmental documents.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of the department budget, processes purchase orders, reimbursements, and departmental expense reports.
• Maintains accurate department records, including faculty files, course schedules, student records, and adjunct faculty documentation.
• Supports the hiring and onboarding process for adjunct faculty, including collecting credentialing paperwork.
• Assists with textbook orders, lab supply ordering, and coordination with campus facilities and IT for classroom and lab needs.
• Coordinates communication between the department and other university offices, including the Registrar, Academic Affairs, and Admissions.
• Supports departmental recruiting and student engagement events.
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Qualifications:

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant administrative experience.
• Prior office or administrative support experience, preferably in a higher education or academic setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn university-specific software systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a professional, welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students across the department and institution.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through on tasks and projects.

Application:

• Letter of application
• Current resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Statement of faith, including personal faith history and vision for supporting a Christ-centered university community. (2 pages maximum)

Questions about the application process may be directed to the HR Generalist, Abigail Harris, at abrubaker@mnu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to Leigh Kreshel, Chair of the Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences Department, at lakreshel@mnu.edu.

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicant's central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant's Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one's faith, one's family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant's faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion,* age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students, in the hiring process, during employment, and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.

• Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the university's full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/employment.