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Wilkes University invites applicants for an Assistant to the Dean & Operations Coordinator in the College of Business and Engineering (COBE). The College of Business and Engineering supports academic excellence through collaborative leadership, efficient operations, and service to faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

The successful candidate is responsible for serving as the primary administrative support for the Dean and providing high-level operational support across the College of Business and Engineering, with additional dedicated support for the Sidhu School of Business. In support of COBE, this position coordinates the Dean's calendar and travel, manages administrative projects and confidential matters, supports college budgets and financial documentation, prepares meeting materials and minutes, assists with faculty and staff onboarding and offboarding, and responds to a wide range of inquiries from internal and external constituents.

In support of the Sidhu School of Business, this position manages school budgets and reconciliations, maintains school records and electronic files, supports special projects and events, assists with marketing material updates, coordinates work-study student support, and prepares presentations, reports, correspondence, and other school-related documents.

An associate's or bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, is preferred. The ideal candidate will have prior administrative support experience, preferably in higher education, along with strong Microsoft Office and database skills, excellent communication and organizational abilities, sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and three references.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.