Administrative Assistant for Art and Design - MVNU

Mvnu Training - Mount Vernon, OH

Part-time - Entry Level

Mount Vernon, OH

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Art and Design Administrative Assistant at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) plays a crucial role in supporting the Art and Design Department. This part-time position involves a variety of administrative tasks, including designing promotional materials, managing communications, and assisting with departmental operations. The successful candidate will contribute to a nurturing academic environment while upholding the university's mission of fostering Christ-likeness and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Design print promotional materials for the art and design department
• Create video promotional materials for the art and design department
• Work with the gallery administrator on promotional materials to promote current exhibits and events
• Manage communication (telephone, written mail, and in person) for the art and design department
• Manage calendar and appointments, as well as travel arrangements
• Assist with meeting prep and minutes and process requests for signatures for the department
• Track expenditures
• Process student forms: Directed Studies, Independent Studies, off-campus travel
• Process mileage forms, reimbursements to faculty
• Reconcile monthly credit card charges
• Research projects and reports as assigned
• Collect and post course syllabi
• Collect and send to Registrar's Office course grades at the end of each semester
• Code awards each spring, and coordinate the awards chapel
• Facilitate prospective student visits to the Buchwald Center
• Generate tickets for work that needs to be done in the Buchwald building
• Maintain adequate supplies, including paper, paper products, copier and printer cartridges, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, keys, and additional materials needed by professors for use in the classroom
• Supervise work study candidates and student departmental assistants
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience, and mission fit
• Bachelor's degree in art or graphic design preferred
• 2-4 years related experience preferred
• Art or graphic design background preferred
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with the public
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, and work independently
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic mail
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software for designing
• Attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills required
• Dress in professional manner
• Above average judgment skills necessary
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and sensitive manner
• Ability to lift 35 pounds

Benefits

• Retirement plan contribution
• Generous holidays
• Accrual of sick days