• Act as receptionist for the department chair and department.
• Meet deadlines on yearly Academic Event/Event Calendar from the VPAA’s office.
• Coordinate department events, travel, and meetings.
• Build class schedule for upcoming semesters by entering course offerings.
• Compile information for faculty workload profiles and reports.
• Supervise and train student worker(s).
• Manage department budgets, vouchers, transfers, and purchase orders.
• Maintain an electronic filing system for the department.
• Maintain information in full-time, adjunct, and part-time faculty files.
• Process faculty Overload payroll, part-time faculty payroll, student employee time review and approval.
• Prepare part-time faculty contracts, full-time summer contracts.
• Prepare third-year review, retention, and promotion packets.
• Schedule and administer faculty student course evaluations.
• Review and edit department information in the university catalog.
• Report maintenance and custodial needs for the department.
• Purchase and stock faculty office supplies.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mature, committed Christian with an understanding of and commitment to the mission of Lee University.
• Demonstration of ethical, moral, and professional behavior in the office environment
• A positive and flexible attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability coordinate a wide variety of tasks, set and meet deadlines, and pay close attention to detail.
• Effective communication
• Prompt management of tasks given by department chair.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information in accordance with FERPA regulations.
• Willingness to respond to faculty needs in a timely and professional manner
• Strong word processing and database management skills (prefer at least intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, web page editors, electronic mail, and Internet functions/services). Experience with Lee University’s data system (Colleague) is preferred.
• Ability to handle interruptions calmly and professionally.
• Ability to input and keep accurate records, compose timely reports, and ensure reliability and completeness of information.
• Ability to accomplish complex tasks, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism, guidance, and suggestions for improvement regarding performance.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous administrative and customer service experience, preferably in an academic setting.