Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

Job #13-742

Center for English Language Education (CELE)

Position Summary

There are 3 essential components of this position; first, to assist the Director by coordinating meetings, paperwork, and staff communications.  Secondly, this position is a communication hub for prospective students and partner universities, current students and teachers, and other internal NU offices. Thirdly, this is a programmatic position, planning cultural and social events for students, hosting orientation, and assisting in planning the short-term language and culture program. The Center for English Language Education is an exciting and dynamic learning community to be a part of and this position is key in facilitating the many programs, classes, and cultural events that we support.

Part-time position, flexible hours, 30 hrs/wk, 10 month position. Flexible summer start date.

Essential Functions

1. Provide excellent customer service experience

• Answer inquiries about CELE in a professional & timely manner
• Create information sharing systems to guide students to relevant university resources and academic calendars
• Coordinate necessary communication between Director, Instructors, Registrar, Students, and other relevant parties.

2. Design and update the website.

• Update and maintain web design and content.
• Maintain up-to-date academic information.
• Produce photo galleries and news stories.
• Create design elements that can be used in marketing campaigns.
• Participate in the design of print and integrated marketing efforts.

3. Design and Facilitate Summer language program

• Design summer language program in partnership with Director
• Create & distribute recruiting materials
• Coordinate instructors & student volunteers
• Plan off-campus cultural fieldtrips

4. Support and advise international students 

• Plan monthly entry/exit ceremonies and 1 cultural field trip/semester
• Facilitate student advising once/semester
• Support International Student Services Coordinator at orientation and cultural events.

5. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. 

Education/Experience/Skills

1. Experience working with International students or intensive language programs.
2. Strong writing skills: creative, precise, engaging, and audience appropriate.
3. Experience managing and creating online content.
4. Ability to work independently without supervision or assistance.
5. Good social skills, imagination, creativity, and versatility.
6. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment free of harassment, violence and unlawful discrimination.

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Lifestyle Standards

Recognize, understand, and agree to live by the moral and ethical standards of Northwest University as outlined in the Assemblies of God Statement of Faith, the Northwest University Community Affirmation statement, and the Northwest University Statement of Principles.

Application Procedure

Please submit your resume, a letter of interest describing your qualifications, and a completed application form to the Human Resources office. Applications are available online (www.northwestu.edu/jobs), or in the Human Resources Office of Northwest University.

You may submit your package by mail, scan and email, or fax.

Northwest University
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
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Fax: (425) 739-0695

Inquiries regarding staff positions may be made to:

Human Resources Office
Northwest University
11220 NE 53rd Street, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5749
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Northwest University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admissions and access to, employment, or treatment in its programs or activities. Northwest University is an "At Will" employer.

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