Administrative Assistant: Natural Science

Desales-University; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Natural Science programs. The role provides primary administrative support to the Chairpersons of Biology and Chemistry and to the didactic faculty, ensuring smooth operation of these programs.

The candidate should be energetic, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks with discretion. Requirements include a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred), excellent oral and written communication, 2–3 years in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor's preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• 2–3 years of related experience in higher education or customer service.
• Proficient with MS Office and database programs (Colleague preferred).
• Discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary administrative support for the Chairpersons of Biology and Chemistry.
• Assist didactic faculty in the respective programs.
• Facilitate efficient operation of these programs.
• Coordinate with department staff and schedule meetings.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Independent judgment

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Colleague (database)

Job description

Position:Administrative Assistant: Natural Science

Location: Center Valley, PA

Job Id:269

# of Openings:1

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: NATURAL SCIENCE

OVERVIEW

DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor\'s degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online.

In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as the primary administrative support for the Chairpersons of the Biology and Chemistry Departments, and the didactic faculty in the respective programs of these departments; facilitates efficient operation of these programs. The Administrative Assistant is an energetic, amicable, flexible and highly organized individual.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or equivalency required; Bachelor\'s degree preferred
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
• 2-3 year of related experience in a higher education environment or customer service-based industry
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and experience with database programs (Colleague preferred)
• Possess and be able to use math skills to provide accurate financial and other data accounting
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Occasional attendance at program functions outside of standard work hours
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, balance competing responsibilities, and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution