Job Information
Fairleigh Dickinson University Assistant to the Director of the School of Public and Global Affairs in Teaneck, New Jersey
Job Summary:
The Assistant to the Director of the School of Public and Global Affairs reports to the Director, School of Public and Global Affairs and assists the Director in the administration of the School at the various on-campus and off-campus venues, to include evening and weekend hours. Responsibilities include: student recruitment; advising and registration; assisting with course and faculty scheduling; recruiting and advising students at off-campus sites; assistance with maintaining current partnerships; and supervising student staff. The incumbent works closely with the Coordinator for the Master of Public Administraion program and interacts with faculty and various off-campus partners and sponsors, as well as a diverse student population.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferrably in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Public Policy. Master’s degree is preferred.
A minimum of three to five years administrative or management experience.
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, problem solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse spectrum of people.
Experience with computerized systems for data management, spreadsheet and word processing applications such as Microsoft Office Word and Excel preferred
Self-directive and able to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
Valid driver’s license and accessibility to transportation for travel to off-campus locations and the Florham and Metropolitan Campuses.
Willing to plan a flexible schedule and able to work regular evening hours and occasional Saturdays, and travel to various campuses and off campus sites.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Status: Full-Time
Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ
Hiring Manager: Peter Woolley
Department: School of Public and Global Affairs-Metro