Secretary (Criminal Justice/Legal Studies)

Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Academic Secretary, Criminal Justice/Legal Studies. The selected individual will perform routine clerical and administrative functions as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining files and provide information to callers. This individual will perform duties specific to the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies programs including communicating with current and prospective students, managing departmental budgets and assisting with student registration and advisement. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a part-time (30 hours per week) position.

Summary of Duties:

• Provide general secretarial and administrative support to assigned academic department(s)
• Act as a liaison between students, instructors, and university offices
• Provide accreditation support to department chair
• Assist in compiling departmental academic schedules, scheduling classes and classrooms
• Maintain department files, and electronic spreadsheets/databases
• Assist with formatting, copying and proctoring tests
• Assist with adjunct faculty hiring process
• Assist in processing contracts, expense reports, purchasing, and check requests for departmental invoices and expenditures; track approval, receipt and payment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of one year office/clerical experience or other applicable experience preferred
• Active member of the church of Christ

For initial application submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values and affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. For more information, please visit our website: www.faulkner.edu