Administrative Assistant to Provost's Office

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM); Erie (Erie County); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO (vacation, sick days, holidays)

Professional work environment

Résumé du poste

LECOM Erie is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Provost's Office to handle front-desk duties, schedule coordination, and social media support for institutional communications.

The successful candidate will possess strong MS Office skills, proofreading ability, and experience supporting a high-level official; bachelor's degree preferred.

This non-exempt role offers a Monday–Friday 8 AM–4:30 PM schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate essential functions.
• Strong computer literacy with MS Office Suite, social media, and accurate data entry.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Serve as main receptionist and gatekeeper for the Provost’s Office.
• Assist with social media initiatives and institutional communications.
• Coordinate the Provost’s daily schedule and travel arrangements.

Connaissances

Administrative experience

Executive support

MS Office proficiency

Social media experience

Writing & proofreading

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

We have an urgent need for an Administrative Assistant to the Provost's Office, at LECOM Erie. LECOM is the nation's largest medical college and this is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate!

Here’s What We Are Looking For

• Must be a polished, professional candidate with administrative assistant experience required. Executive assistant and/or C-level experience preferred.
• Needs to have strong computer skills, social media experience is a plus.
• Must be organized, enthusiastic, and proficient in writing and proofreading.
• Experience taking direction from a high level official and working cooperatively as part of a team.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred. Will consider other candidates with equivalent experience in place of degree.

Here’s What We Offer

• All weekday hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Non-exempt position, paying $24.04/hour ($50,000/annual).
• Professional work environment that is clean, organized, fast-paced, and respectful.
• A team of collaborative, dedicated, and mission-driven professionals.
• This position includes a comprehensive benefit package of medical/dental/vision insurance and PTO (vacation, sick days, and paid holidays).

The Provost's office is the hub of the entire LECOM institution. The office oversees all educational programs and campuses and works in tandem with the office of the President of LECOM Health. Joining this elite team could turn into a life-long career opportunity for the right person!

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant performs the duties of the main receptionist and gatekeeper for the office of the Provost, Senior Vice President, and Dean of Academic Affairs, while also assisting with social media initiatives. The successful candidate will have strong computer skills while working to support the day-to-day operations of the Office, LECOM projects, and events.

Characteristic Job Tasks And Responsibilities

• Promotes and preserves the mission of LECOM;
• Act as departmental representative with faculty, staff, students, and visitors in a professional, friendly manner;
• Maintain professional appearance and pleasant demeanor at all times;
• Manage and oversee the reception area;
• Serve as primary back-up to the administrative assist for the Office of the President on an as-needed basis;
• Assist with disposition of Provost's incoming and outgoing correspondence;
• Maintain a filing system for correspondence and for pertinent records, answer phones and take messages;
• Assist with writing and processing Dean's Letters, correspondence, reports, surveys, and additional 5th Floor administrative assignments that are assigned;
• Effectively communicate with affiliated organizations, consultants, vendors, etc., in all matters of mutual importance;
• Assist with maintaining the Provost's daily schedule;
• Coordinate travel for the Office of the Provost;
• Assist with maintaining FERPA / confidentiality concerning student information/grades and their security in accordance with applicable law and Institutional policy and procedure;
• Assist as assigned to prepare the Provost's quarterly report for the Board of Trustees;
• Assist with ordering supplies in a timely manner;
• Code and submit check requests and orders as assigned;
• Participate as assigned in interviews with candidates for employment in Administration;
• Participate in designated Institutional activities;
• Assist in maintaining LECOM social media pages, posting pertinent information as needed;
• Help to coordinate with current students, faculty, and staff to ensure social media coverage of events, achievements, and news;
• Contacts and schedules students to assist with LECOM social media projects;
• Contribute to overall student success and participate in student events, including, but not limited to, White Coat Ceremony and Commencement;
• Contribute directly to the Miss on of LECOM by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction, other fundraisers, and outreach activities; and
• Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution's needs.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Strong computer literacy with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), social media pages (Student Doctor Network, Facebook, Twitter, etc.), and accurate data entry skills;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills;
• Possess a typing speed of at least 65 wpm with a high degree of accuracy;
• Ability to create, take dictation, or transcribe documents;
• Assistant must have sound decision making capabilities and the ability to work independently and as directed by the Provost;
• Expertise in typing/composing, editing and submitting surveys, reports, letters, memos, etc., via regular mail, certified mail, e-mail, Federal Express, or fax.
• Capable of assuming responsibility; initiating appropriate action; and maintaining confidentiality;
• Possess excellent grammar, writing and proofreading skills;
• Experience in using various office equipment, i.e. copier, fax, scanner, etc.;
• Enthusiastic, good sense of humor, and a professional positive attitude;
• Willingness to maintain an established work schedule;