Administrative Assistant -Full time- On-site

Westcliff University; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcliff University in Corona, CA invites an Administrative Assistant I to join the College of Nursing. You will be the first point of contact, support faculty and staff, and help maintain smooth office operations in a student-centered environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and discretion, with exposure to scheduling, records, and campus events; a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in administration are required, with higher education experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–3 years of administrative or receptionist experience.
• Higher education experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and serve as first point of contact for the College of Nursing.
• Provide clerical support and manage office communications.
• Schedule rooms and coordinate events and meetings.
• Maintain filing systems and campus records per university policies.
• Assist with general office duties and customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Discretion

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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Administrative Assistant, College of Nursing

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant I serves as a first point of contact for the College of Nursing and provides clerical and operational support to the College of Nursing, assisting faculty, staff, and leadership with daily administrative tasks. This role ensures smooth office operations, supports academic and student activities, and provides excellent customer service to students, faculty, and campus visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Front Desk & Reception

• Serves as a primary receptionist for the academic suite at the College of Nursing, greeting students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answers and directs phone calls, responds to general inquiries, and routes messages appropriately.
• Maintains reception areas and ensures a professional, organized, and student-friendly environment.
• Handles other projects and tasks as needed

Office & Operational Support

• Track office supply inventory, place orders, and assist with vendor coordination.
• Assist in scheduling conference rooms, simulation labs, or event spaces for the College of Nursing
• Support event coordination such as faculty meetings, workshops, or student activities hosted by the Campus Leadership team
• Perform general clerical duties including answering phones, managing emails, scheduling appointments, and greeting visitors
• Maintain office filing systems, records, and databases in accordance with university policies

Academic & Student Support

• Ensure professional and timely communication between the Corona campus, faculty, staff, and other university departments
• Assist with distributing announcements, newsletters, or communications to the college community
• Assist faculty with copying, scanning, and preparing course materials
• Support scheduling of classrooms, labs, and simulation spaces as needed
• Provide basic guidance to students regarding office processes and direct them to appropriate resources or staff

Data & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate records for departmental activities and student files (as permitted).
• Assist with data entry, simple reporting, and document preparation to support accreditation and compliance needs.

Other Duties

• Support faculty and staff with other routine administrative needs.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming environment in the College of Nursing office.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–3 years of administrative or receptionist experience; prior experience in higher education is a plus
• Experience supporting higher education leaders preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools and ability to learn university systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work effectively in a dynamic, student-focused environment.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties

and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to

reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude

individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or

other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties

to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow

any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their

supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of

minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the

employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued

employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer