Central Services Assistant

Clarke University; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke University is seeking a Central Services Assistant to support enrollment, financial operations, and campus operations. The role ensures efficiency, consistency, compliance, and high-quality service across functions.

Experience in higher education administrative operations is preferred. This full-time position reports to the Director of Central Services and emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, ethical standards, and the ability to handle sensitive situations in a

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administrative operations preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficiency, consistency, and accuracy in campus administrative functions.
• Institutional p-card processing and back-office support.
• Intercollegiate athletics National Letter of Intent (LOI) processing, ensuring compliance with NAIA and institutional requirements.
• General supplies ordering and centralized purchasing.
• Standardize administrative procedures across assigned areas.
• Maintain data accuracy, reporting, and compliance related to assigned functions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and service enhancement.

Job description

At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package. So, if you're looking for a place you can make a positive impact, we hope you'll consider Clarke!

Clarke University is seeking a Central Services Assistant. This position is responsible for processing transactions within centralized services supporting enrollment, financial operations and campus operations. Ensures efficiency, consistency, compliance, and high-quality service across assigned functions. Experience in higher education administrative operations preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills along with high ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive situations. This is a full time position and will report to the Director of Central Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive efficiency, consistency, and accuracy in campus administrative functions
• Institutional p-card processing and back-office support
• Intercollegiate athletics National Letter of Intent (LOI) processing, ensuring compliance with NAIA and institutional requirements
• General supplies ordering and centralized purchasing
• Standardize administrative procedures across assigned areas
• Maintain data accuracy, reporting, and compliance related to assigned functions
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and service enhancement

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.