Intercultural Resource Center Administrative Assistant

Job Purpose

The Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) Administrative Assistant supports the daily operations of the Intercultural Resource Center and provides administrative support to the Associate Dean of Intercultural Life.  Primary attention will be given to providing logistical support for IRC programs and events and performing front desk operations

Job Impact

It is imperative that the Administrative Assistant recognizes the multiple constituents that exist within this work, which includes students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external community partnerships that support the diversity efforts on campus.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain a neat and welcoming office space.
• Answer the office phone and email and respond hospitably to in-office visitors.  
• Provide logistical support to the following programs: Voices Conference, Act Six Phase III Competition, Cultural Ambassadors and International Chapel.
• Maintain various files and databases for the IRC, including but not limited to student files and international student registration.
• Track maintain budget records, prepares and processes purchase requisitions, check requests, expense reports, etc. 
• By actions, words and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrates awareness, respect and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.  

Associated Duties

• Maintain calendar/schedules for the Associate Dean.
• Provide administrative support to other professional staff members in the IRC as approved and/or directed by the Associate Dean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in an office setting preferred.
• Strong computer and excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a number of different tasks concurrently.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to build networks. Demonstrated ability to work with a broad diversity of people a must.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• An evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the institution's goals, including signed agreement with GFU Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement and being in living agreement with same.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment that values diversity, engages global concerns and connects culturally.

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