Job Details
Assistant to the Dean - School of Science and Engineering
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Dean's Office, School of Science andEngineering
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 241809/10-942
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITIONSUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to support scientific research andeducational efforts in the School of Science and Engineering by supporting theDean and acting as an active team member of the SOSE Dean's Office. The teammember in this position provides day to day support for the dean, includingprojects. Additionally, they are tasked with payroll, overseeing large schoolevents such as graduation.
DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the other members of the team to plan events such asgraduation, fall fest etc
Does payroll biweekly
Work with the Dean on projectsincluding accreditation, key performance indicators and other projects
Hire and supervise the student aide
Working with other team members tosupport school efforts including but not limited to URP, student standing withthe Asst Dean and the DOBA
Duties as assigned by the supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 1-3 years of progressivelyresponsible experience
Preferred qualifications:
1-3 years of experience is preferred working in an academic environment
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:
Microsoft Office Suite, especially Exceland Word; Adobe Pro; ability to learn other programs
Ability towork as a team, take initiative on projects, and be flexible regarding day today work duties
Commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, andrecognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity andrespect consistent with the University's Mission.Demonstrated experience with, andunderstanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,faculty, staff and others).
Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.
APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in thisregion's HERC (
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage by visiting invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit.Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.