Senior Administrative Assistant, Dental Medicine

Midwestern-University; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Sr. Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support for the College of Dental Medicine.

The role involves scheduling, correspondence, record-keeping, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students across multiple programs. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year certificate from college or technical school and/or Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and provide administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Dean’s office and department staff.
• Answer telephones, respond to emails, and distribute mail.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars; arrange room usage.
• Prepare meeting minutes and distribute materials; maintain calendars.
• Create reports and correspondence using MS Office and OneDrive.
• Support Canvas platform setup for courses and modules.
• Coordinate with clinical admin staff; assist with events and visitor registration.
• Perform routine office tasks and maintain records with confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Sr. Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support for the College of Dental Medicine.

The role involves scheduling, correspondence, record-keeping, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students across multiple programs. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills.