Administrative Assistant III – Theology Department

The College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant III position. This is a day position working primarily Monday â?? Friday, on campus. 

The Administrative Assistant III will support the College of Arts and Sciences departments, chairs, faculty and/or endowed chairs. Perform complex, advanced, diversified duties while handling confidential information for the college and department. Communicates and coordinates instructions to achieve desired results with various individuals and/or departments. Schedules appointments, meetings, conferences, and travel. Organizes and maintains correspondence, projects, and follows up on pending matters with limited direction. Prepares special correspondence, reports, and analyzes data in preparation of summarizing results. May assist in monitoring the departmental budget in consultation with the Department Chair. Serves as the primary administrative and operational liaison by communicating with individuals across departments, college, university, and broader community. Organizes and expedites work throughout the office and initiates follow up action. Assignments are broad in nature and require the individual to think critically to arrive at solutions. Will collaborate with other members of the team in the resolution of issues and propose improvements. Will also supervise student workers assigned to the department. 

Qualifications: 

• 6 years of administrative experience
• High School Diploma required, Associateâ??s Degree or higher preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to resolve conflicts and deal with difficult customers
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures/processes
• Excellent communication abilities both verbal and written
• Customer service focus including the ability to assess inquiries and provide appropriate information or resolution using judgment and available resources, and proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be collaborative and work in a team environment
• Must be professional, dependable, and accountable
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize work with multiple and conflicting demands in a deadline-oriented environment

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Reportâ??s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities â?? Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade. 

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.