Administrative Assistant II - Philosophy

UM29 Salisbury University (SU); United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury University seeks an Administrative Assistant II in the Philosophy Department to coordinate daily operations and support academic programs.

Responsibilities include contributing to program assessment, assisting with student recruitment and major/minor transitions, and engaging in public humanities outreach through grants and initiatives. The role also provides administrative and event support for the Fulton School of Liberal Arts Cultural Affairs programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3 years of administrative support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and video conferencing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Philosophy Department.
• Assist with program development and assessment for academic programs.
• Support student recruitment and transitions into the major/minor.
• Provide administrative and event support for Cultural Affairs programs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Video conferencing

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

MS Teams

Job description

Job Posting: JR102199 Administrative Assistant II - Philosophy (Open)

Department

Philosophy Department

Position Details

• Position Type: Regular
• Open Date: 09-23-2026
• Salary: $22.41 - $24.00 per hour
• Full-time, non-exempt state role with comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

Coordinate the daily operations of the Philosophy Department and assist in the development and support of academic programs. Assist with program assessment, student recruitment and transition into the major/minor. Assist with student integration, alumni and public outreach in a comprehensive manner via Public Humanities programs, grants and initiatives for Philosophy. Coordinate similarly integrated operations and provide critical administrative and event support for Fulton School of Liberal Arts Cultural Affairs programs and initiatives.

Reports to

Philosophy Department Chair, Dr. Cristina Cammarano (primary supervisor) and Cultural Affairs and Engagement Specialist, Tara Gladden. This position has no direct reports. This position has budgetary support responsibility but no budgetary authority.

Required / Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3 years of administrative support experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and video conferencing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of Philosophy or Arts/Humanities modalities; Event planning experience.
• Knowledge of Workday and MS Teams

Other

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Additional Job Information

Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

About Salisbury University

Salisbury University (SU) sets success in motion. A member of the University System of Maryland, SU is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 63 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. The beautiful 200-acre campus is a warm and friendly environment for faculty, staff and students. SU is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, close Atlantic beaches and a few hours from major metropolitan cities.