Faculty Administrative Assistant, School of Law
Wake Forest University | |
United States, North Carolina, Winston Salem | |
Dec 18, 2024 | |
Application Instructions: External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. Please add your cover letter and any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History. ** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.Job Description Summary The Faculty Support Assistant serves to provide efficient and comprehensive administrative support to Law School Residential, MSL, and Adjunct Faculty. Academic support contains a wide range of tasks directly related to course management, scholarly research and writing, committee appointments, conference travel expenses, and academic workshops and programs. Support Assistants also take the lead in coordinating exam review and disseminating information to Faculty regarding Law School-wide events and timelines.The Faculty Support team is uniquely situated to serve as a resource and provide general support to the administration of Law School-wide processes and initiatives. Support Assistants are expected to be able to anticipate faculty needs and be prepared to help communicate process changes and share feedback. Job Description Law Faculty Support
Other Functions: Program Support and Special Projects
General Administration
Other
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Associate's degree and 3 years of professional administrative experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GSuite, Adobe products, ability to juggle competing requests, high level of problem solving and multitasking; strong interpersonal skills, professionalism and work ethic; excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills; ability to work in a diverse work environment; self-sufficient but also able to work as a team player. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Bachelor's degree or paralegal degree or certification. Experience in a law firm or similar setting and familiarity with legal terminology and citations. Accountabilities: This position will report directly to the Manager, Faculty Support Services. The incumbent interacts with Faculty, Students, and Staff at the Law School. Physical Requirements: Work is mainly sedentary. Daily requirements include use of computer, phone, and physical filing/stocking. Occasionally required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of weight. Must be able to push and/or pull a rolling cart with equipment and supplies, and may be asked to assist with event set up or breakdown. Environmental Conditions: Work is performed inside an office building during all seasons and in all types of weather. Employees are expected to use appropriate and acceptable safety measures. Assigned in-office hours will be dependent upon business need. Wake Forest University School of Law Statement of Non-Discrimination and Equality of Opportunity Wake Forest University School of Law will foster and maintain equality of opportunity for students, faculty, and staff, without discrimination or segregation on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or military status.Additional Job Description Wake Forest University Statement Time Type Requirement Full time Note to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. |