Academic Assistant I - 11 months

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Grinnell College aims to create effective teams that provide excellent administrative and technical support to teaching and learning programs. The Academic Assistant I will work within the academic assistant team and collaborate with other administrative professionals across campus to offer advanced administrative support to faculty. This role requires adherence to accessibility best practices, maintaining confidentiality, effective communication with diverse individuals, independent judgment, quick learning, and problem-solving skills.

This position functions for 11 months each year.

Key Responsibilities

• Science Office Operations: Provide technical and logistical support for meetings, conferences, and special events. Ensure smooth daily operations of the science office, maintaining supplies and coverage.
• Event Coordination: Assist with technical aspects of meetings, special projects, events, and conferences; support department chairs and Science Division chair with organizing meetings and events.
• Faculty Recruitment and Hiring: Assist with the online application system, coordinate interviews, and maintain online presence for faculty, departments, and divisions.
• Academic and Research Support: Assist faculty with processing electronic course reserves, provide basic technological supports for classroom teaching, and following best practices for document and digital accessibility.

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.