Job Description

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #15 on the U.S. News and World Report\'s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values of belonging within our community and the communities we engage. To achieve this, we strive to establish a workforce of talented individuals who embody the diversity of the communities we serve. Grinnell College strongly encourages talented women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented within their profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected class to apply. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

POSITION SUMMARY

It is the goal of Grinnell College to create effective teams providing excellent support for the integration of technology into teaching and learning. The Academic Assistant I or IIs work within the academic assistant team and with other staff across campus in providing this support. Academic Assistant I or IIs provide a wide range of technical and administrative office support, which includes, but is not limited to, supporting department guests and faculty recruiting, scheduling rooms, processing course readings, keeping websites updated, and serving as a technical resource person for software, hardware, and file storage.

This is an 11-Month position.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and maintain a list of Music Department events with Conference Operations systems Create and design posters and programs for Music Department events
• Assist faculty and teaching staff in fulfilling their academic, research, and service responsibilities
• Coordinate with appropriate Communications staff to assure that web content complies with standards established by the college
• Coordinate Applied Music Associate (AMA) programs which include private lessons.
• Manage day-to-day office responsibilities. Serve as an information resource for visitors. Supervise student office assistants
• Support faculty recruiting and hiring process. Assist search committee with online application system

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Three years or more of related work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to use multiple modes of communication effectively
• Strong customer service skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks is essential and time-management skills
• Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Willingness to learn new proficiencies to accommodate evolving technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree
• Experience with fine arts
• Familiarity with a residential liberal arts college environment
• MCAS (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist) Certification
• Experience in Sharepoint desirable

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FLSA Category Non-Exempt
Staff/Faculty Staff
Employment Status Full-Time
Employment Category Regular
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Special Instructions to Applicants

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.
Open Until Filled No
Posting Number S00949
Diversity Statement

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

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