Senior Administrative Assistant – Education

DESCRIPTION:

Thomas University, an independent, not-for-profit, institution of higher education in Thomasville, Georgia with undergraduate and graduate programs invites applicants for the position of Intake and Certification Officer and Senior Administrative Assistant for the Division of Education. Reporting to the Chair of the Division of Education, this individual provides administrative management and coordination for the office and oversees the admissions and certification process for all programs in the Division of Education. This individual is responsible for performing a variety of high-level administrative duties and managing daily operations for the Chair. Campus-based is preferable for this position, but consideration will be given to remote work for an outstanding candidate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associate’s degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
· A minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
· Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and Outlook.
· Extensive use of Excel spreadsheets, being able to calculate basic statistics (e.g., mean)
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work cooperatively with others.
· Excellent oral and written English language skills
· Excellent planning and organizational skills to be able to multitask.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree
· A minimum of five (5) years of related experience
· Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Outlook, Google Drive, and Zoom.
· Extensive use of Excel spreadsheets (e.g., being able to create pivot tables).
· Knowledge of the Thomas University Student Services system, Jenzabar.
· Knowledge of GaPSC databases (e.g., TPMS, Expresslane).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

To apply, please complete the Thomas University application at www.thomasu.edu/employment; send an email with the subject noting “Intake and Certification Officer and Senior Administrative Assistant” to Laura Pitts, Office of Human Resources: lpitts@thomasu.edu, and include:

· Cover letter addressing the qualifications sited above.
· Curriculum vita
· Names and contact information of three professional references
· Unofficial transcripts of terminal degree (Official transcripts due upon hire)

All electronic submissions should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For questions about this position, please contact Kathy Pitman at kpitman@thomasu.edu

For more information or questions regarding submission of application materials please contact Laura Pitts at lpitts@thomasu.edu.

For full consideration, please apply by May 10, 2024. The position is open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Thomas University is committed to diversity.

Thomas University is located in Thomasville, Georgia, approximately 35 miles north of Tallahassee, Florida.