Administrative Assistant, Division of Advancement Jobs at Wilkes University
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Administrative Assistant, Division of Advancement
Wilkes University invites applicants for an Administrative Assistant to Advancement position in the Office of Advancement, which includes Development, Operations, and Alumni & Constituent Engagement. The position, reporting directly to the Vice President for Advancement, will play a vital role in supporting the Advancement team during the University's upcoming comprehensive campaign.
The successful candidate will provide essential support across the Advancement Division, including assisting the Vice President for Advancement with daily operations. Key responsibilities include managing the VP's calendar, scheduling meetings and preparing materials, processing payments to vendors, ordering office supplies, drafting letters to donors, greeting and welcoming visitors, organizing reports, and executing other tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the division. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and have a strong understanding of office management and best practices. A bachelor's degree is required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,350 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,350 full-time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.
Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume, and three references.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
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