Job Details
Job Location
Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA
Position Type
Staff
Education Level
Not Specified
Job Shift
Full time
Job Category
Education
Description
Administrative Coordinator - School of Medicine and Health Sciences/Department of Nursing
The University of Lynchburg , a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time Administrative Coordinator position for the Department of Nursing and School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
This position reports to:
Dean and Associate Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Program Chair of the Department of Nursing
Job Type :Full-time, Non-exempt
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing administrative assistant duties for the SMHS Dean and support for SMHS faculty with a focus on the School of Nursing.
Specific Job Duties:
• School Deans, faculty and programs
• Provides administrative functions and support for the Dean and Associate Dean. Handles confidential correspondence and records.  Performs administrative duties, exercising judgment and independent decision-making.
• Develops and maintains SMHS databases and spreadsheets to allow for easy data input, maintenance, and retrieval as needed.
• Assists leaders with the preparation and management of all material adhering to standards of the University of Lynchburg and SMHS Program Accreditation Organizations.
• Presents a positive, congenial image in greeting and interacting with the public.
• Assists the Deans in preparation of the annual budget and the academic course schedule, including classroom assignments.
• Collaborates with the Dean, Associate Dean, Program Directors, and other campus Administrative Assistants to enhance efficiency and assist in meeting School goals and objectives.
• Assist in organizing special events, including accreditation visits, as needed. Schedules office and offsite meetings/conferences, resources, and travel.
• Compiles, maintains, and monitors all budget items including school accounts and department purchasing cards.
• Assists leaders with SMHS marketing material for programs including handout and promotional material. Web content manager for the SMHS official web pages.
• Assists with the coordination of space for the SMHS programs including alumni functions and speakers.
• Creates and revises SMHS and program/departmental forms as needed.
• Assists search committees through administrative support
• Coordinates with physical plant and ITR for maintenance and repair of SMHS equipment, facilities, and technology.
• Performs other related duties as may be required.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining the inventory of office supplies.
• Creates and monitors databases for adjunct faculty and SMHS faculty and staff.
• Performs special data retrievals, data input, and file maintenance.
• Serves as secretary to the SMHS-related meetings. Schedules meetings, prepares and distributes agendas, and records minutes of the meetings to distribute in a timely manner.
• Nursing Program
• Provides administrative support in the preparation of annual reports and assists with the gathering of appropriate documentation for program accreditation.
• Responsible for coordinating the office, phone, and computer setups for new faculty. Assists with orientation of new faculty and staff (full and part-time, adjunct) regarding office procedures, etc.
• Maintains databases for current students and clinical agencies including tracking and updating nursing students’ health and academic requirements
• Assists the Program Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Coordinator with generation of clinical agency contracts and securing necessary signatures.
• Assists the Clinical Coordinator with updating inventory and ordering lab supplies, and coordinating lab equipment purchases and repairs.
• Assists Program Director of the Nursing Program with planning community advisory board and clinical focus group luncheons.
• Responsible for ordering and delivering award certificate plaques and gifts from the program to the Dean’s office for the academic awards banquet, and for ordering engraved award plaques for display.
• Coordinates with physical plant and ITR for maintenance and repair of computer lab equipment and facilities and technology.
• Sorts and distributes mail and packages.
Qualifications
Experience/Skills:
• Ability to communicate effectively and to understand, comprehend and follow directions
• Excellent oral and written skills for effective communication via phone, internally and with the public
• Good mathematical skills necessary for preparation of reports and other assigned projects
• Must have good teamwork and supervisory skills
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands:
• Prolonged standing/setting/wrist movement
• May involve some amount of time walking, lifting, standing, and bending
• Must be able to carry items up to 10 pounds
Education:
• High school degree and computer skills training. Post-high school education preferred.
Benefits:
• Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
Schedule:
• 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (7.5 hours/day with some evenings and weekends to meet needs of the department may be required
Work Remotely:
• No
We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.
Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.
Submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to:
Human Resources Jobs Page
The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.