Administrative Assistant — Bible

Functional Title: Administrative Assistant
Classification: Staff, non-exempt, hourly
Division: Academics
Department: Alfred and Patricia Smith College of Biblical Studies
Reports To: Dean of the College of Biblical Studies

Primary Function: Provide administrative support for the Dean

Major Duties:

  • Provide a welcoming and helpful presence for faculty, students, and guests.
  • Assist the Dean and Chair with general administration of the College of Biblical Studies
  • Assist faculty within parameters agreed upon with the Dean and Chair
  • Oversee the Bible calendar and assist with the Dean’s schedule/calendar.
  • Answer and direct incoming communication.
  • Manage purchase order and reimbursement requests.
  • Oversee faculty development funds and assist with faculty travel arrangements.
  • Collect and disburse departmental mail.
  • Oversee facility reservations.
  • Manage requests for facility and technology issues/needs.
  • Assist with Bible social media content.
  • Organize and assist with Bible events.
  • Assist with admissions/recruiting efforts.
  • Keep office supplies stocked.
  • Oversee student workers.

Job Requirements:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Developed organizational skills.
  • Comfortable utilizing modern technology (or the ability to learn quickly)
  • Timely performance of duties
  • Anticipate and troubleshoot potential problems.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
  • Commitment to a positive and respectful attitude in the workplace
  • Commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
  • Commitment to upholding and supporting the mission and core values of Lubbock Christian University and the Smith College of Biblical Studies

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

  • Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
  • Required to regularly sit and stand.
  • Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail, and picking up small objects.
  • Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
  • Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 25+lbs.

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.