What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Touro University Nevada?
Overview
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing in-person administrative and clerical activities for the Director of Student Counseling and Director of Student Involvement. The Administrative Assistant is also responsible for providing administrative assistance within the Division of Student Affairs and the student affairs front desk. The Administrative Assistant works closely with other areas of the University to ensure seamless service to all that visit or seek the services of the Office of Student Counseling and the Office of Student Involvement. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the University’s core values of social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity through their work.
Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.
We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
Experience:
- Microsoft Office experience required
- Three years office/clerical administration experience required
- Higher education experience preferred
- Intermediate computer skills which entail word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and calendar software programs
- Experience with electronic health record software preferred
Skills & Abilities:
- High degree of proficiency with word processing and data management programs, with attention to accuracy and detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Superior customer service skills
- Ability to problem-solve and multi-task in a busy environment
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Work independently and as a team member
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to stay on task with constant interruptions
- Ability to be flexible and patient
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Maintain professional appearance and collegial attitude
- Ability to be prompt and dependable
