Administrative Assistant For Educational Leadership; Student Support Specialist

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean and Chair of Education Leadership, the Administrative Assistant and Student Support Specialist provides administrative and office support for the College of Education, assisting the Assistant Dean and Chair of Educational Leadership with daily operations. Responsibilities include managing communications, coordinating schedules, preparing documents and reports, maintaining records, and serving as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist the university in implementing the statement of Purpose
• Assist the university in implementing long-range institutional and financial plans
• Answer incoming telephone calls, identify the nature of inquiries, and direct callers to the appropriate department or personnel.
• Greet and assist visitors while monitoring and managing visitor access to ensure a welcoming and secure environment.
• Schedule events using the University events process. (assessment training, orientation sessions, and education advisory meetings)
• Collaborate with graduate admissions office to assist with the student admissions process.
• Contact students on applicant lists from admissions to assist with enrollment to the university.
• Assist students with the registration processes, providing guidance and troubleshooting support.
• Assist the Field Placement Coordinator in ensuring educational leadership candidates will meet licensure requirements (assessments, coursework, internship hours.) by monitoring candidate progression.
• Prepare reports and proposals and respond to inquiries from students and local school districts
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.