Administrative Assistant - College of Education & Human Performance

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for Administrative Assistant – College of Education & Human Performance.  This position assists with the daily operations within the College of Education & Human Performance and provides support type services to increase the capacity of the Dean of the College of Education & Human Performance. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage processes and workflow of the department.
• Manage, instruct, and coordinate all activities of support including, but not limited to:
  • Data entry, supply ordering, scheduling, and clerical support – letters, reports, mailings, memos, and other documents.
• Provides effective communication and coordination with various groups throughout the department.
• Assists, manages, and coordinates special projects as assigned.
• Professionalism via phone, email, and face to face communication.
• Schedules and attends departmental & university meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree, Vocational or Technical School degree.
• At least two years of previous relevant administration experience is required.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrated written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Team and relationship building skills
• Professional etiquette

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.