Receptionist/Administrative Assistant / West Georgia Campus - Vancouver

Fairleigh Dickinson University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Job Title: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant / West Georgia Campus - Vancouver
Campus: Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Department: Campus Executive Office-Vancouver
Hiring Manager: David O'Reilly
Hiring Manager Title: Deputy Vancouver Campus Executive • Provost Vancouver Campus
College:
Position Type: Staff
Grade:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Faculty Rank:
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Status: Part-Time
Months Worked: No Response
Job Summary:
  
The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant serves as the first point of contact with students, internal staff and faculty, and external visitors to the Vancouver campus, and provides diversified clerical, secretarial and administrative support to various areas, as well as switchboard coverage.  Responsibilities include greeting and directing campus visitors, vendors and distinguished guests in a welcoming and professional manner; maintaining an up-beat and energetic rapport with students and staff; coordinating daily office activity; computerized data management; use of electronic mail; communication of Vancouver campus policies, procedures and practices to the campus community and external constituents; and compiling information for research and special projects in various areas.  
Required Qualifications:
1.      Completion of commercial courses related to secretarial, general office and administrative skills, or demonstrated equivalency through work experience.  
 
2.      A minimum of two years experience in an office environment including receptionist and administrative responsibilities.  Previous experience at a school or college is desirable.  
 
3.      Personal computer proficiency for word processing, spreadsheet and data management.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.  
 
4.      Strong interpersonal and oral and written English communication skills.  Ability to effectively interact with and understand the needs of international students.  Fluency in another foreign language is desired.  
 
5.      Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team, and to multitask and set priorities to meet deadlines.  
 
6.      Canadian residency or work permit required.  
 
7.      Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.  Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check.  
Preferred Qualifications:
Hours Worked
30 hours or week @ 28.57 per hour 
Posting Date: 09/09/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Types Accepted: Application for Employment

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