George Fox University's School of Natural Sciences is looking for a highly motivated individual to serve as an Administrative Assistant to the School of Natural Sciences who can begin working April 1, 2025. The Administrative Assistant has the ability to assist with the operations and administrative duties of the School of Natural Sciences, the program director, and serve as the Administrator of the Richter Scholars Program. Candidates will be expected to collaborate with faculty and students in the School of Natural Sciences which includes the science outreach program, the departments of Mathematics and Biological and Molecular Sciences, to provide organization, event planning, budget oversight, and faculty support.
About the Job: George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Serve as Assistant to the Director of the School of Natural Sciences. Responsibility includes overseeing department operations which includes scheduling meetings, taking minutes, purchasing, managing financial aspects of the office which includes running budget reports, updating the department webpages, and any required university tasks.
- Serve as the Administrator of the Richter Scholars Program and manage the student application process and provide budget management. Schedule meetings for the Richter Committee, take minutes and communicate with students and their faculty mentors. Assist the students and mentors with the expenditure of their funds. Provide the necessary reporting materials to the Director for management of the Richter Scholars grant.
- The ability to work with faculty and students and maintain effective relationships with other departments on campus.
- Active collaboration with faculty to help with professional development resources, memberships, conference travel arrangements, and planning/organization of Richter Scholar events and other department events.
- Collaborate and oversee student travel for research and project work as well as professional meetings.
- Develop and maintain appropriate databases to track Richter Scholar expenditures, student stipends, research publications, presentations and historical Richter awards, etc.
- Participate in the work of the department and university including university committees as needed.
- Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
- By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
- Other duties as assigned.
We're looking for candidates who have: - Some college experience with substantial professional administrative experience.
- Proficiency in computer literacy, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom and other meeting platforms.
- Ability to assist with project management and a high level of organizational skills.
- Knowledge of event planning, team work, and with a high level of initiative and ability to work independently.
Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes: Job information: - Annual Schedule: 0.76 FTE
- 36 hours per week - September 1st through May 31st
- 15 hours per week - June 1st through August 31st
- Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
- Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
- Supervisor: Director, School of Natural Sciences
George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.
Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.
As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.
What is most appealing about working at George Fox University? Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
For your personal well-being we offer: - A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
- Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
- A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
- Free Fitness Center membership.
- Free parking.
- Rich employee benefit package.
Application Procedures -
kindly apply only through this website - When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University. This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting. Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.
George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.
In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.