Dean's Administrative Assistant – Healthcare Professions

DeSales University; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Dean for the College of Healthcare Professions. You will handle confidential duties related to budgets, student concerns, faculty data, and program evaluations, while coordinating the Dean's office activities and supporting directors and staff.

The role requires organization, discretion, and strong communication across departments within a Catholic liberal arts university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• 2-3 years of related experience in a healthcare higher education environment or healthcare service-based industry.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, and experience with database programs. Willingness to learn other technologies to support academic programs.
• Possess and be able to provide accurate financial and other data accounting.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Occasional attendance at college 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
• Ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and workspace at all times.
• Basic understanding of compliance and regulations related to higher education and academic healthcare programs.
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level administrative duties for the Dean of the College of Healthcare Professions.
• Coordinate planning and workflow, and follow-up on delegated tasks.
• Keep College and office budgets, calendars, and reports on schedule.
• Provide calendar management for the Dean and assist program directors or staff as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Cross-department communication

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Database programs

Job description

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Dean for the College of Healthcare Professions. You will handle confidential duties related to budgets, student concerns, faculty data, and program evaluations, while coordinating the Dean's office activities and supporting directors and staff.

The role requires organization, discretion, and strong communication across departments within a Catholic liberal arts university.