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Administrative Assistant II

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Date New Hire Needed

Job Title

Administrative Assistant II (B3 Career Level)

Department

Dean of the College

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #15 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant provides receptionist duties as the face of the Dean’s office and support to the faculty hiring processes, onboarding of new faculty members, and programs supported by the Dean’s office. This position is highly collaborative in support of multiple programs in the Dean’s office. It requires strong organizational skills, responsiveness, and the ability to work with others.

Key Responsibilities:

Welcome visitors to the 2nd floor of Nollen House
Provide primary administrative support for faculty searches.
Taking minutes at faculty meetings.
Perform general clerical tasks and administrative support to the Dean’s office.
Work with accounting processes to facilitate reimbursements.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three years or more of work experience
Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Planning and organizing skills; strong attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents.
Independent self-starter with developed problem-solving skills.
Recognizes the value of teamwork.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

FLSA Category

Non-Exempt

Staff/Faculty

Staff

Employment Status

Part-Time

Employment Category

Regular

Special Instructions to Applicants

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment. The College requires staff members to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with at least one CDC-approved vaccination dose by date of hire, or approved religious or medical exemption.

Open Until Filled

Posting Number

S00953

Diversity Statement

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

Grinnell College Glassdoor Company Review

3.8

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CEO of Grinnell College

Dr. Raynard S. Kington

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By Grinnell College

Ear to ear might be pushing it, but the students at Grinnell College have reason to be happy. On the 120-acre campus in rural, Iowa, more than 1,600 students choose from courses in social studies, science, and the humanities at this private libera...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Grinnell, IA

DATE POSTED

June 10, 2023