Job Description
External Applicants:
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Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website. A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified. Job Description Summary Performs a variety of duties including overseeing day-to-day activities in the Center for Literacy Education and assisting the Director in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. Part time position works 15 hours per week during the academic semester based on need. Job Description Essential Functions:
Works closely with the Center's director, making decisions regarding the day-to-day operations of the Center in keeping with the director's vision. Works closely with the Center's associate director, if applicable, at the direction of the Center's director. Coordinates the Center's programming, events, and partnerships at the direction of the director, including managing event details, accommodations, and schedules. Coordinates grant applications and awards at the direction of the director. Oversees student assistants in the direction of the director. Assists director in all budgetary matters. Assesses purchasing needs and recommends purchasing Center materials. Research and makes recommendations regarding financing special events. Reconciles budgets. Processes financial transactions, p-card transactions, and Center invoices using Workday. Assists with maintaining and fostering networks and connections with partners. Collects/compiles/prepares information, such as annual reports, newsletters, bulletin boards, faculty/staff development forms, payroll forms, and additional memos, letters, reports, etc. Assists with updates and maintenance of the Center website, social media, and other digital platforms. Assists with all processes related to faculty and staff (e.g., recruitment/on-boarding, leaves, travel, course buyouts, exits.) Responds to additional administrative needs of affiliated faculty and staff under the direction of the director. Assists director in end-of-year reporting, including data collection, data analysis, and annual updates Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to and willingness to oversee the day-to-day operations of a Center. Ability to solve problems and fix issues as they arise. Ability to manage and balance operating and grant budgets Willingness and ability to take initiative and to make decisions in keeping with the Center's values. General knowledge of office management procedures and techniques. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Willingness to listen and to work as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and similar Google tools. Proficiency in database programs and other software. Ability to organize office workflow and prioritize work assignments. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to interact with faculty, staff, and administrators with diverse backgrounds. Willingness to help faculty as needed. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. Ability to update skills on a continual basis. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some college level business-related courses and progressive administrative/office management experience. General knowledge of WFU budget system and financial and accounting procedures. Knowledge of and/or experience with programs such as Workday, WordPress, Cvent, and Canva. Accountabilities:
Works under limited supervision. Reports directly to the Center's director. Proactive in seeking out tasks and assignments. Commitment to position and the mission of the Center and the University. Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. Environmental Conditions:
No environmental conditions. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Part 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. Equal Opportunity Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700. About WFU:
Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust. The University is comprised of:
the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto "pro humanitate," which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.
