Administrative Assistant (Jones School of Law)

Job Description

Job Description

Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law (JSL) is seeking an organized and dependable individual to serve as Administrative Assistant for the Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The selected individual would perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining files, and providing information to callers. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position.

Summary of Duties include:

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel
• Assist with preparing exams, syllabi, and course materials; proctor and grade exams; notify students of class cancellations
• Support faculty committees and law school events (including graduation)
• Maintain files, directories, supplies, and office equipment
• Tally and create spreadsheets, as needed
• Compose and distribute routine and specialized correspondence, meeting notes, and reports
• Provide administrative support to faculty and other offices of JSL, as needed

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required
• Minimum of 2 years office/clerical experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Active member of the church of Christ

For initial application submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values and affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. For more information, please visit our website: