Administrative Assistant

Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is seeking an Administrative Assistant for their Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice. This part-time role involves supporting operations and outreach efforts, with a focus on community engagement and mental health services.

Benefits

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Generous vacation and paid time off

Remote and flexible work options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required.
• Work Study or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations including front desk coverage.
• Participate in outreach events to support mental health services.
• Contribute to updating the Healing Hurt People implementation manual.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Dependability

Commitment to creating a welcoming environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in public health or biology

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About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

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About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

Administrative Assistant

Apply now Job no: 505247

Work type: Part-Time

Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Dornsife School of Public Health

Job Summary

The Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice (CNSJ) at Dornsife School of Public Health is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the center's daily operations, social media and communications, and outreach efforts.

Essential Functions

This part-time position will work closely with CNSJ's Administrative Coordinator and the CNSJ Program Manager, Research and Communications. This position will perform the following duties:

• Assists CNSJ's Administrative Coordinator with daily operations, including front desk coverage and keeping inventory of office and client supplies.
• Assists the CNSJ Communications Specialist by attending outreach events to support communities that experience violence and need mental health services.
• Contributes to updating the Healing Hurt People (HHP) Implementation Manual. This position will review existing documents, conduct interviews with HHP leadership and staff, work closely with the CNSJ Executive Director and the CNSJ Program Manager, coordinate meetings, and assist with timeline and project deliverables.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in in public health, biology.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Highly dependable and committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all the CNSJ's clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills
• Work Study or related experience required
  
  

Location

• Center City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Jun 11 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jul 11 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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Position Title Position Type Location Closes Administrative Assistant Temporary / Per Diem / Casual Center City - Philadelphia, PA Jul 11 2025 Dornsife School of Public of Public Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant.

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Position Title Position Type Location Closes Administrative Assistant Temporary / Per Diem / Casual Center City - Philadelphia, PA Jul 11 2025 Dornsife School of Public of Public Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant.

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Administrative Assistant

Apply now Job no: 505247

Work type: Part-Time

Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Dornsife School of Public Health

Essential Functions

• Assists CNSJ's Administrative Coordinator with daily operations, including front desk coverage and keeping inventory of office and client supplies.
• Assists the CNSJ Communications Specialist by attending outreach events to support communities that experience violence and need mental health services.
• Contributes to updating the Healing Hurt People (HHP) Implementation Manual. This position will review existing documents, conduct interviews with HHP leadership and staff, work closely with the CNSJ Executive Director and the CNSJ Program Manager, coordinate meetings, and assist with timeline and project deliverables.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in in public health, biology.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Highly dependable and committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all the CNSJ's clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills
• Work Study or related experience required
  
  

Location

• Center City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Jun 11 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jul 11 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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