Summer Program Assistant, Gaede Institute for the Liberal Arts

Westmont College; Santa Barbara (CA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Westmont College is seeking a Summer Program Assistant for the Gaede Institute. This role involves providing administrative support for summer programs, managing logistics, and ensuring effective communication with diverse constituencies. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a commitment to the college's Christian mission.

Qualifikationen

• 1-2 years of administrative experience required.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative assistance for summer programs.
• Assist with planning logistics for events and programs.
• Attend summer events occasionally on weekends.

Kenntnisse

Organizational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Jobbeschreibung

Summer Program Assistant, Gaede Institute for the Liberal Arts

The Gaede Institute at Westmont College uses the tools of the liberal arts to help people discover and pursue their lives' full meaning. Our programs offer experimental space for individuals and organizations to better understand their contexts, to name their identities and values, and to take some next faithful steps. In partnership with the Lilly Endowment, the Gaede Institute currently hosts programs for undergraduate students, academics, Christian pastors and congregations, high school youth, and young adults.

Position Summary: Provide administrative support for the Gaede Institute’s summer 2025 programs and initiatives, sharing in planning and executing all programs.

Qualifications: Requirements include: personal affirmation of the Christian mission of Westmont College and the Community Life Statement and adherence to its behavioral expectations; a bachelor’s degree; 1-2 years of administrative experience; outstanding organizational skills; ability to coordinate logistical details of multiple complex projects simultaneously; outstanding communication skills, including interpersonal communication, public speaking, editing, and writing; ability to create and sustain relationships with other departments and with outside organizations; ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies; ability to work independently and to complete tasks in a timely manner with excellent attention to detail; strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; willingness to learn new technologies as necessary (e.g., Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, desktop publishing, photo editing, and website development software).

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative assistance for the Gaede Institute’s summer 2025 programs, including Trailhead, New Frontiers, the Young Adult Leadership Lab, the Incarnational Preaching Project;
• Assist with the pilot projects and grant-writing process of Westmont’s National Storytelling Initiative faculty planning committee;
• Assist with planning Gaede Institute summer programs and events, managing logistics such as space reservations, catering, transportation, accommodations, and publicity;
• Assist with basic financial tasks, including processing check requests and journal entries;
• Attend Gaede Institute summer events, occasionally on weekends and evenings;
• Perform other duties as assigned;
• Maintain a professional and collaborative workplace demeanor, including working harmoniously with colleagues, respecting diversity, and addressing issues constructively.

Application: Please visit Westmont's Staff Employment Opportunities page to apply: https://www.westmont.edu/human-resources/prospective-employees/staff-employment-opportunities