Position Title Administrative Assistant for Dental Hygiene
Department Dental Hygiene Program
Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description
As an administrative assistant for dental hygiene at LMU College of Dental Medicine, your role would involve a variety of tasks to support the smooth operation of the dental hygiene department.
Required Qualifications
This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and external contacts. Experience or familiarity with dental terminology and procedures would also be beneficial in understanding the context of the departments activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Campus LMU Tower
Job Duty
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Scheduling and Coordination: Managing appointments, scheduling classes, labs, and meetings for faculty, staff, and students within the dental hygiene program.
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Student Support: Assisting students with inquiries, registration, and maintaining student records. This includes helping students with forms, paperwork, and ensuring they meet program requirements.
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Administrative Duties: Handling correspondence, maintaining files, processing paperwork related to admissions, evaluations, and graduation requirements.
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Event Planning: Coordinating events such as conferences, workshops, and community outreach programs related to dental hygiene.
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Communications: Serving as a point of contact for internal and external communications, including phone calls, emails, and inquiries from prospective students or the public.
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Supporting Faculty: Assisting faculty members with administrative tasks, such as preparing materials for classes, managing course schedules, and facilitating communication with students.
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Compliance and Documentation: Ensuring that the department complies with regulations and maintaining accurate records related to accreditation and licensure.
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Technology and Systems: Proficiency in using office software (like Microsoft Office Suite), student management systems, and other specialized software relevant to dental hygiene education.
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Miscellaneous Tasks: Handling other administrative duties as assigned, which may include data entry, inventory management, and supporting special projects.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S03860P
Job Open Date 08/06/2024
Job Close Date 11/30/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
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About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individuals identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individuals criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.