Administrative Assistant to the Dean, School of Business and Economics

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (NW-BUS-IUNWA)

The Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics provides a premier business education to the citizens of Northwest Indiana through AACSB International accredited undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing our distinctive competencies in teamwork and leadership. This education enhances the understanding of diversity, global business, and the application of technology. The MBA program focuses on executive leadership development.
 

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for the Dean of the School of Business and Economics. 
• Serves as an informational resources to a variety of university stakeholders, including faculty, student and members of the community.
• Maintains personnel files for full-time, part-time faculty and staff; Processes new hire paperwork for part time workers. 
• Serves as first contact for individuals interested in meeting with the Dean. 
• Books and prepares travel requests for faculty and staff. 
• Prepares minutes and materials for School committee chairs and program directors, if needed.
• Develops and maintains a system to track and access internal and external documents.
• Posts expenses and income; pays bills; transfers funds. 
• Monitors accounts for accuracy and alignment with budget projections.
• Maintains School we-based accounts across multiple platforms. 
• Assists in the distribution of promotional materials to all constituents.
• Assists in coordinating and arranging special events. Available to work before or after normal business hours or on weekends on occasion when needed, including at off-campus functions.

General Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to executives, exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
• Utilizes business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
• Receives, screens, and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail, and e-mail promptly, courteously, and accurately
• Manages executive's calendar, meetings, travel, correspondence, and budget.
• Acts as informal resource for colleagues with less experience; responds to more complex or escalated inquiries
• Identifies, enhances, and follows specific processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the business to which the support is being provided.
• May perform other duties related to maintaining an internal website and/or working with social media.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of relevant experience

SKILLS

Required

• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Effective conflict management skills

Preferred

• Demonstrates proficiency in working with web-based applications, office productivity software, and experience with financial information systems. Ability and willingness to learn new technology
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism and discretion
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong customer relationships, with both internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to working with people of diverse and multi-generational backgrounds
• Must be reliable transportation for off-campus events
• Possess a good sense of humor, flexibility and adaptability

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Gary, Indiana

Salary Range: $32,531.20 - $37,876.80 annually

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Administrative Support

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