Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies

Ball State   Muncie, IN   Full-time     Administration / Clerical
Posted on May 16, 2023
Posting Details

Position Information

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Position Title

Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies

About this Opportunity

Inclusive Excellence Statement

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Salary Grade

11

Wages Begin At

17.95

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Hrs/Week

40

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check.

Position Function

Provide administrative support and assistance to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies. Assist the Accreditation and Assessment Coordinator and Director of edTPA providing general clerical support.

Minimum Education

Associate's degree from accredited institution or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

At least one year of related experience.

Minimum Other

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Experience

Experience in an academic office.

Preferred Other

Position Title(s) Supervised

Advising and Recruiting Center Secretary and Receptionist

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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Department

TC Deans Office:800010

Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

stancock@bsu.edu

Duties & Responsibilities

Ranking

1

Job Duty

Provide administrative support and assistance to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies. Responsibilities include managing the Associate Dean's calendar; processing mail; maintaining files; making travel arrangements, preparing travel authorizations and reimbursements; coordinating committee meetings; preparing meeting materials; answering phones and greeting guests; obtaining, calculating, aggregating, and presenting data on spreadsheets and in PowerPoint utilizing Argos, Tableau, Banner, and many of its modules to obtain student information, course/major enrollments, etc.; writing, reviewing, and proofing a variety of correspondence and preparing professional reports.

Ranking

2

Job Duty

Assist the Associate Dean is all areas of grant management, including budgeting, record keeping, communication with school and community partners, planning meetings, data collection, and reporting.

Ranking

3

Job Duty

Provide general clerical support/assistance to the Accreditation and Assessment Coordinator and Director of edTPA. This includes writing, reviewing, and proofing a variety of correspondence and reports; making travel arrangements, preparing travel authorizations and reimbursements; coordinating committee meetings; and data entry.

Ranking

4

Job Duty

Coordinate Teachers College graduation ceremonies. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings with the Teachers College Commencement Committee; acting as the liaison between the college and the university commencement office; assembling graduation materials and participants; and maintaining correspondence with students and other commencement committee members as needed.

Ranking

4

Job Duty

Assist with the facilitation of undergraduate and graduate students and/or parents with issues, this includes scheduling meetings with Associate Dean as needed as well as processing Supplemental Grade Change Requests in a timely manner and following up with departments to obtain information needed to process requests.

Ranking

5

Job Duty

Supervise the Advising and Recruiting Center Secretary and Receptionist and provide communication between the Secretary and the Associate Dean.

Ranking

6

Job Duty

Assist the Associate Dean and the chair of the Professional Education Committee (PEC) with scheduling meetings, processing course forms, maintaining a master list for PEC and Program Managers, managing the PEC and professional education course database and providing effective communication on behalf of PEC.

Ranking

7

Job Duty

Assist the Curriculum Committee with setting meetings, organizing new, revised and/or dropped programs and course forms for college review, and routing paperwork for final approval.

Ranking

8

Job Duty

Manage various scholarship processes. This includes, but is not limited to, the Lyell Bussell Memorial Scholarship, Stokes Scholarships, Terhune, Inclusive Excellence, and TC Alumni Scholarship application processes by collecting and reviewing applications, scheduling committee meetings, processing information via BAM system, and updating application materials as needed.

Ranking

9

Job Duty

Coordinate the Dean's Office “Donor Thank You” letters and processes which includes composing letters, tracking donations, etc. in an organized and timely manner.

Ranking

10

Job Duty

Coordinate the Teachers College Dean's List Reception. This includes notifying recipients, creating certificates, and being responsible for all logistics for the event.

Ranking

11

Job Duty

Assist with a variety of special events, including but not limited to recruitment events, Ball State Day at the Statehouse, for the Dean/Office of the Dean. This includes receptions, ceremonies, and special events. Tasks may include reserving event spaces, finalizing event details such as decor, creation of invitations, catering, entertainment, transportation, invitee list, ordering promotional materials, etc.

Ranking

12

Job Duty

Co-Coordinate the “Made to Teach” fall event. This includes being responsible for all logistics for the event.

Ranking

13

Job Duty

Prepare, design, and brand recruiting materials using Canva and other design software.

Ranking

14

Job Duty

Provide backup support to the Office of the Dean in the absence of other staff members, or as needed.

Ranking

15

Job Duty

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ranking

16

Job Duty

Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

202301254SF

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

06/05/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

05/15/2023

Close Date

05/28/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

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    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    Optional Documents
    1. Undergraduate Transcripts
    2. Letter of Recommendation 1