Administrative Specialist, PhD Programs

University of the Cumberlands; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Ph.D. programs within the School of Computer and Information Sciences.

The role reports to the School Dean and Program Director, performing a broad range of duties to support the program and department while handling complex schedules and multi-tasking in a faith-based academic environment. Responsibilities include assisting with data collection, program assessment, compliance records, travel arrangements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of two years of administrative assistant experience in a college/university.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects on time.
• Good people skills and effective communication.
• Outstanding telephone skills; polite, friendly manner with faculty and students.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with Blackboard LMS.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean and Program Director with data collection and annual program assessment.
• Maintain compliance records for student engagement and attendance.
• Assist faculty with information requests, materials, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
• Assist students with questions about classes, registration, and dissertation process using guidelines.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and research files; prepare reports.

Skills

Communication

Organization

People skills

Telephone skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Blackboard LMS

Job description

University of the Cumberlands is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Ph.D. programs within the School of Computer and Information Sciences.

The role reports to the School Dean and Program Director, performing a broad range of duties to support the program and department while handling complex schedules and multi-tasking in a faith-based academic environment. Responsibilities include assisting with data collection, program assessment, compliance records, travel arrangements, and