Department Assistant (75%)

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This position provides administrative support to several departments within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Primary support is offered to the Humanities, Applied Writing and English, and Communication departments, with direct backup support for Art, Music, and Theatre & Dance, and occasional support for Public and Environmental Affairs, Democracy and Justice Studies, and Psychology. Responsibilities include managing daily office operations, purchasing and invoicing, and assisting faculty and staff with various needs, including travel assistance.

The Academic Department Associate serves as the primary point of contact for administrators, department chairs, faculty, staff, and external partners. A key aspect of this role is working collaboratively with other Academic Department Assistants and the Dean Assistant to ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality support across the college. This includes coordinating on shared responsibilities, providing backup when needed, and contributing to a supportive, team-oriented office environment.

In addition, this position assists with search and screening recruitment processes within the college, staying current with evolving policies and procedures.

Work hours are 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week during the academic year, and 20 hours per week during the college summer months.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Thursday, October 9, 2025.