Administrative Assistant For Institutional Effectiveness

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant for Institutional Effectiveness

Department: Institutional Effectiveness, Academic Affairs

Reports To: Director of Institutional Effectiveness, SACSCOC liaison, and leadership in Academic Affairs

Location: On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Time Requirements: Can normally be completed in 40 hours per week

Supervisory Responsibilities: Student workers, as needed

Summary Description: This position provides administrative support for Institutional Effectiveness and for SACSCOC reporting and correspondence.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community, Christian employees are hired to advance the mission of Carson-Newman as expressed in our strategic plan,Acorns to Oaks.

• Assist the SACSCOC Liaison and Director of Institutional Effectiveness in maintaining the relationship and accreditation with SACSCOC.

• Prepare correspondence for mailing, and preserve records of all correspondence,

• Organize the preparation of various reports, including substantive change reports, fifth-year reports and decennial reaffirmation reports,

• Maintain and update University records pertinent to SACSCOC accreditation and to the Institutional Effectiveness process,

• Assist the Provost Office in various administrative tasks, including organizing events, preparing reports, and completing other duties as assigned.

Education: Minimum of an Associate's degree

Experience: Similar work experience preferred

Required Skills: Familiarity with office computer systems such as Microsoft Office. Ability to learn or use PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word, Colleague UI By Ellucian and Etrieve by Softdocs

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Must be able to access and navigate campus facilities.

General Information: This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and duties. It is the responsibility of the supervisor for this position to formally outline in writing any performance expectations including specific duties for which the employee assigned to this position will be held accountable in terms of performance evaluation.

Employee Expectations: The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees.