Reports to: Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Job Status: Non-exempt

Position Summary:

The Administrative Assistant to the Dean supports the Dean and Department Chairs in residential and online programs, and the public outreach activities of the College of Education with focus on the Gideon Institute, Counseling, and Psychology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with program administration, including course schedules, faculty support, student engagement, and office reception
• Support the preparation for advisory board meetings, potential donor meetings, and fundraising events
• Help with organization, publicity, implementation, and oversight of Gideon conferences, seminars, and therapist trainings
• Work with relevant HCU personnel and external firms on advertising and publicity for the Gideon programs and COEBS Social Media
• Build email databases of 1) local pastors, therapists, churches, institutions, and interested laypersons; and 2) persons interested in Christian psychology and counseling, nationally and internationally
• Assist with weekly emails and quarterly newsletters
• Add new material regularly to the Gideon Institute website
• Assist the director and faculty members with event planning, meetings with community leaders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred)
• At least one year of professional experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skill
• Knowledge of basic office software
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Be available for some night and weekend programming
• Work to further the University’s mission
• Must be able to completely affirm, uphold, and live within the Preamble of Houston Christian University and the Ten Pillars Core Convictions

Additional Information

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit hc.edu.

The University is in the process of implementing its Ten Pillars vision (hc.edu/vision) and anticipates significant growth in student enrollment and university programs. The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars vision statement.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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