General Information

Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Control Number: 002490
Reports To: 001001
Position Title Department Name
Operations Director Language Schools
Department Name: Language Schools
Location: Language Schools
Date Prepared: May-09
Exempt: No

Primary Purpose

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to Middlebury Language Schools. Provide data entry for admissions and recruiting aspects of Language Schools operations.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

  • Proficiency in one or more foreign languages taught at Middlebury's Language Schools would be helpful.
  • Maturity and ability to handle problems with tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
  • Respect for, and ability to relate to, people from other cultures.
  • Serves as front office receptionist and first point of contact for general summer program inquiries.
  • Maintains Language Schools Outlook mailbox.
  • Supports all schools (Middlebury and Middlebury at Mills) with administrative support including: correspondence with faculty, staff, and students as well as other department on campus; general inquiries; documentation updates; ordering office supplies and keeping steady inventory of supplies and forms; admissions and recruitment data entry; create student folders; Content Management System Web page updates; oversee mailings.
  • Distributes mail. Opens, handles mail for general LS mailbox.
  • Data entry for inquiry database.
  • Maintains department directories. Maintains department waiting area and greets visitors.
  • Works with Assistant Dean of LS on special events.
  • Maintains UFOs (unidentified folder objects) such as transcripts and recommendations that arrive with no supporting application.
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    Education & Training

  • Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.

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    Experience

  • 2 - 5 years experience in an academic setting with advanced computer experience preferred.

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    Knowledge

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