Samford University
Samford University is hiring: Department Assistant, Division of Music in Birming
Samford University, Birmingham, AL, United States, 35229
Location : Main Campus - Homewood, AL
Job Type: Staff Full Time
Job Number: FY2500361
Division: Academic Affairs for Staff
Department: STA-Music Instruction
Opening Date: 01/24/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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Description
The Department Assistant supports the Chair and the Division of Music by performing essential administrative tasks under the supervision of the Chair. This integral role combines operational precision, event coordination, and student and faculty support to ensure the seamless daily operation of our programs and facilities.
Job Duties
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Do you have either a high school education and at least five years (5) years of experience OR a Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of experience?
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Job Type: Staff Full Time
Job Number: FY2500361
Division: Academic Affairs for Staff
Department: STA-Music Instruction
Opening Date: 01/24/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Welcome to Samford University's application process powered by NeoEd!
You can submit an online application by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Posting, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our new online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload a saved document on your computer containing your information, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings.
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to job qualification information. Demographic information is maintained only for statistical reporting and is not associated with individual applications.
It is important that you review any prepopulated information as applications must show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.
Description
The Department Assistant supports the Chair and the Division of Music by performing essential administrative tasks under the supervision of the Chair. This integral role combines operational precision, event coordination, and student and faculty support to ensure the seamless daily operation of our programs and facilities.
Job Duties
- Serve as Course Guardian for the Division of Music, including assistance with course scheduling, rooming, sequencing; pull and process data reports; process course evaluations.
- Assist with record keeping relating to student advising and ongoing digitization of Division of Music file materials.
- Track and report attendance at Music Seminar, Recitals, and Degree Specific Seminars.
- Prepare concert, recital, and special event programs (both print and digital).
- Supervise student workers, including Federal Work Study employees at the undergraduate and graduate levels, graduate assistants, and piano technicians.
- Order and maintain office and classroom supplies, and music workroom.
- Assist with annual Honors Recital and Awards Ceremony and other special events; order receptions as assigned for Division of Music and Davis Series events.
- Provide support for 40 full- and part-time faculty, including the chair, including calendaring and scheduling of spaces/venues for the Division of Music.
- Building coordinator for Buchanan Hall and provide decision support for manager of Brock Hall/Brock Recital Hall.
Qualifications
- Either a high school education and minimum five years (5) years of experience or a Bachelor's degree and minimum of three (3) years of experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 6 hours per day.
- Ability to view computer screen up to 7 hours per day
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate articulately verbally and in writing.
- Self-starter, ability to take direction, and ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SPACES, Banner and Argos.
- Experience with newsletters and department communications pieces.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our
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Do you have either a high school education and at least five years (5) years of experience OR a Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Question