Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to serve in the position of Administrative Assistant in the Academic Division of the College. This person will support academic programs and departments as assigned.  This position is full-time (1820 hours/year), and includes a generous benefits package.  The hourly rate of pay is $17.96. Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2024 with a start date of mid-January. 

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: assisting faculty members, administrators, and their departments/programs with clerical duties related to the teaching, research, and administration of their departments/programs; coordinating travel, scheduling, events, and accommodations for faculty searches, workshops, and other events; creating, maintaining, and updating web pages; compiling and coordinating information for publications such as the Course Catalog; purchasing office supplies; tracking and reconciling department and program budgets, supervising student workers, and other department/program support duties as assigned.  

The successful candidate will be someone who has strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills. Experience with Microsoft environment (ex. Word, Excel, Access), Google environment, pdf document creation, and text recognition/scanning software is preferred. The ability to learn new software packages and the willingness to undertake training to do so are also desirable.

Prior experience providing clerical support in an academic setting is preferred. Must enjoy working with a variety of faculty, staff, and students. We are especially interested in candidates with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, that have the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines, and have the willingness to learn new skills. (Kenyon is currently searching for two Administrative Assistant positions in the Academic Division. The other Administrative Assistant position is part-time with benefits (1540 hours/year).

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Compensation and Benefits

Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

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Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.