EIU Position Description

POSITION: Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Services - College of Sciences
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review begins July 18, 2008 and continues until position is filled.
APPLY TO: Dean Mary Anne Hanner, cosadmin@eiu.edu

Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Services
College of Sciences
Eastern Illinois University

The College of Sciences at Eastern Illinois University invites applications for the position of Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Services, a twelve month position beginning August 18, 2008.

The College of Sciences includes eleven academic units and departments and confers about 460 baccalaureate and 100 master's degrees each year in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, Physics, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Communication Disorders and Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Nursing.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Services reports to the Dean of the College of Sciences and coordinates administrative functions and services for the College including publicity and public relations and special events.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and relevant experiences in administrative services or as an administrative assistant. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Evidence of highly developed organizational skills, the ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems, and the ability to work independently are essential. Experience in BANNER, website development, events coordination, and public relations/publicity are preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and be an effective member of the Dean's management team.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of completed applications will begin July 18, 2008. A complete application includes a letter of application addressing applicant's strengths relative to the qualifications and responsibilities cited above; current resume, three letters of reference that address candidate qualifications for this position, and an official transcript. All application credentials except official transcripts must be sent by email as Word or PDF attachments to Dean Mary Anne Hanner, College of Sciences, cosadmin@eiu.edu . Official transcripts should be sent to Dr. Mary Anne Hanner, College of Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920. For more information about the University and College, visit EIU home page: www.eiu.edu and the College of Sciences web page: www.eiu.edu/~colsci/welcome.php .


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