Administrative Assistant for Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) and the Integrated STEM Center

Administrative Assistant for Writing Across the Curriculum and the Integrated STEM Center

The Administrative Assistant for Writing Across the Curriculum and the Integrated STEM Center provides administrative support to the Director of the STEM Board and STEM Program Manager, and to the Director of Carleton's Writing Across the Curriculum Program. This position is a .46 FTE, with a working schedule of 20 hours / week during the academic year (40 weeks) and 13 hours / week during the summer break (12 weeks). Summer work hours will be evaluated each year as additional hours for similar roles may be available.

The expected starting hourly range for this position is between $22.40 and $23.10. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

Writing Across the Curriculum :

• Administer the sophomore writing portfolios process (approximately 500-525 portfolios / class year) through the Moodle learning management system.

This includes :

Other duties :

STEM Center :

STEM Board :

Additional Job Responsibilities :

Describe Supervision Received and Exercised : This position receives direct supervision from the STEM Program Manager and the Director of Writing Across the Curriculum. In addition, this position interacts with faculty, staff, and students from across the Carleton community and with guests of the College.

Education / Experience / Skills (supported by job duties) : Required : Post-high school education with two or more years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree plus one year of experience. Skilled in word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and web editing. Excellent verbal and written communication. Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize work and multitask. Works well with minimal supervision.

Preferred : Associate's or Bachelor's Degree. Experience with, or the ability to learn, Google Workspace (Google Forms, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.), WordPress, and Workday. Ability to travel to pick up materials for meetings and events. Previous experience in higher education.

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

Note : This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA / EEO Employer : We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Non Exempt : Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including : A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time-off, including 15 vacation days, 8 paid holidays, 3, floating holidays, 2 weather days, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year's. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees. A dependent tuition program after six years of service.