Academic Assistant I -B2 Career Level 11 months at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa

Job Description:

Job Title:

Academic Assistant I -B2 Career Level 11 months

Department:

Dean of the College

Job Summary:

POSITION SUMMARYGrinnell College aims to create effective teams that provide excellent administrative and technical support to teaching and learning programs. The Academic Assistant I will work within the academic assistant team and collaborate with other administrative professionals across campus to offer advanced administrative support to faculty. This role requires adherence to accessibility best practices, maintaining confidentiality, effective communication with diverse individuals, independent judgment, quick learning, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

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  Science Office Operations: Provide technical and logistical support for meetings, conferences, and special events. Ensure smooth daily operations of the science office, maintaining supplies and coverage.


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  Event Coordination: Assist with technical aspects of meetings, special projects, events, and conferences; support department chairs and Science Division chair with organizing meetings and events.


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  Faculty Recruitment and Hiring: Assist with the online application system, coordinate interviews, and maintain online presence for faculty, departments, and divisions.


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  Academic and Research Support: Assist faculty with processing electronic course reserves, provide basic technological supports for classroom teaching, and following best practices for document and digital accessibility.

This position functions for 11 months each year.


ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)


• One year or more of experience


• Strong customer service skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.


• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, minimal supervision, and frequent interruptions.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Strong time-management skills.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.


• Certification in SharePoint desirable.


• Microsoft Office Application certification in Word Expert, Excel Expert, Outlook, and PowerPoint.


• Certification in Accessible Documents from WebAIM (covers Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat).

Link to Job Description:

Academic Assistant I

FLSA Category:

Non-Exempt

Staff/Faculty:

Staff

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Employment Category:

Regular

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

S01149

Diversity Statement:

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

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