Administrative Assistant

The Eunice Walker Johnson School of Education and Social Sciences invite applications for a full-time

Administrative Assistant to provide high-level executive, operational, and academic support to the

Office of the Dean. The successful candidate will serve as a confidential assistant to the Dean and to

the chairs, directors, and coordinators of the School's academic programs. This is a mission-critical role

that supports faculty operations, student services, fiscal processing, and accreditation activities within a

dynamic liberal arts environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive & Administrative Support

Serve as the confidential assistant to the Dean and to the School's chairs, directors, and

coordinators.

Manage the Dean's calendar, correspondence, and meeting logistics, including scheduling,

agendas, and follow-up communications.

Prepare minutes for meetings convened by the Dean; archive and distribute minutes to faculty

and stakeholders as appropriate.

Draft, format, and proofread letters, memoranda, reports, and presentations on behalf of the

Office of the Dean.

Maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding faculty, staff, and student information at all times.

Office Operations & Communication

Greet faculty, students, and visitors professionally and respond to telephone and email inquiries in

a timely manner.

Collect, sort, and distribute departmental mail.

Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems, including secure storage of sensitive

records.

Inventory and order office supplies; submit work orders to Facilities to ensure a safe and

functional work environment.

Supervise and coordinate the work of assigned work-study students.

Academic & Student Support

Support pre-registration and registration activities for the School's programs.

Assist with the preparation and distribution of academic materials, including syllabi, advising

documents, and student tracking forms.

Provide front-line support to students with general inquiries and refer specialized concerns to

appropriate faculty or administrators.

Support faculty in coordinating field experience, clinical placement, and internship documentation.

Fiscal & Procurement Support

Process requisitions, purchase orders, travel authorizations, and reimbursement requests through

Jenzabar.

Maintain accurate records of grant disbursements, expenditures, and accountability

documentation.

Verify and submit work-study and student worker payroll hours within institutional deadlines.

Accreditation, Assessment & Records

Provide administrative support for institutional and programmatic accreditation cycles, including

CAEP, CSWE, NAEYC, SACSCOC, and other applicable bodies.

Assist with the organization, indexing, and archiving assessment evidence, faculty credentials,

and program documentation.

Support the preparation of reports, including weekly direct reports, annual assessment reports,

and Title III documentation.

General

Adhere to all Talladega College policies and procedures.

Demonstrate punctuality and consistent attention to institutional deadlines.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or designee.

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