Administrative Assistant, School of Biological - Biddeford, United States - University of New England

University of New England

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Biddeford, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is looking for a motivated individual with strong administrative, organizational, and record-keeping skills to join our team as an
Administrative Assistant supporting SBS's teaching and scholarship.

This position provides support for faculty, professional staff, and students in the school while working with people from a wide variety of academic and administrative units across campus.

Located in southern Maine, the University of New England offers students a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service. UNE's excellence could not happen without a dedicated and talented faculty and professional staff. We value studentcentered, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary efforts that meet the highest ethical standards to achieve excellence in support of an integrative approach to the liberal arts, scholarship and research, and health and the environment.UNE is a great place to work. We boast both a tightknit community and access to a wide array of degree programs, research opportunities and cultural events. We have three distinct campuses that combine to offer students a range of different learning experiences. Our two Maine campuses house our nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, while our campus in Tangier, Morocco is home to an innovative semester abroad program. UNE is perennially included on "best colleges lists" by _U.S. News & World Report_, _The Princeton Review_, _Forbes_, and others. Portland is one of the nation's most livable small cities with an incredible natural environment, friendly people, a wealth of arts and cultural institutions, and major medical facilities. Outside magazine named it as one of the "Greatest Places to Live in America", and _Bon Appetit _selected Portland as the 2018 "Restaurant City of the Year".
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant initiates and processes administrative, financial, and operations forms, ensuring timely and accurate completion of documents by school faculty and professional staff. The position also serves as a liaison between SBS faculty, students, professional staff, parents, alumni, and other internal and external constituents. Duties may includes explaining and interpreting policies and procedures; answering various questions from constituents; processing special requests; and investigating and resolving problems as they arise.
Qualifications
An associate degree is required (bachelor's preferred) plus 1 to 2 years of relevant administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
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