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Administrative Assistant for the Hall of Music

WALLA WALLA, Washington · Full-time

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About the role

  • Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).
  • The Administrative Assistant reports to the Hall of Music Department Chair.
  • PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Supervisory Duties This role typically supervises at least one student employee.

Responsibilities

  • With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
  • The Administrative Assistant for the Hall of Music provides essential support to the Department of Music, including its faculty, staff, and facilities.
  • The Administrative Assistant exercises independent judgment in creating systems and procedures that facilitate clarity and expediency with particular attention toward administrative support, budget and financial coordination, scheduling and event coordination, student support, and building coordination.
  • Administrative Support (35%)
  • Provide logistical and systems support for the Music Department Chair, faculty, students, and staff.
  • Maintain department records (e.g. Departmental handbook, virtual drives, talent scholarships).
  • Work independently to manage day-to-day office operations.
  • Maintain and reconcile the Department of Music budgets, endowments, and contributions.
  • Manage payroll for adjunct instructors.
  • Maintain records of student scholarships and coordinate scholarship endowment funds with the Office of Admissions.

Skills

  • Ability to actively and positively contribute to the college's core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and access.
  • Demonstrated general office skills including proofreading, copy machines, and the ability to draft correspondence.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in close cooperation with faculty and students.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and flexibly, with many interruptions.
  • A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail are necessary, as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
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Benefits

  • Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees.
  • Benefit offerings and eligibility described reflect current offerings and may be subject to change in accordance with College policies and plan documents.
  • Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.
  • Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.
  • 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a matching contribution after eligibility requirements ar e met.
  • Paid Time Off: 20 accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 13 paid holidays.
  • Tuition Remission - Dependent Children
  • Employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester.
  • Learn more about benefits eligibility here.

Company info

  • Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging.

Equal opportunity

  • Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment
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