Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in a career opportunity that offers a great benefits package, supports personal and professional growth through wellness programs and life-long learning with tuition assistance, and advances the growth of engineering research for the common good At the University of Dayton, we value inclusive excellence because we recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to academic and institutional excellence. Because we seek a community with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all interested candidates to apply for our Assistant to the Dean position

Reporting directly to the Dean of the School of Engineering (SoE), the Assistant to the Dean provides administrative support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Assistant to the Dean serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituents on all matters pertaining to the Dean. The Assistant to the Dean also serves as liaison to the Advisory Council, SoE department chairs, center directors, and University units. This high impact position facilitates all Dean's office operations on a daily basis. Additionally, this position is responsible for collaborating and building deep relationships with other Advancement colleagues such as Regional Advancement Advocates, Directors, Annual Giving Offices, etc. to manage potential donations and/or engagement opportunities with alums and constituents, and determining appropriate engagement focused events. The (title) will work proactively and independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to meet critical deadlines in a timely manner, to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

• Associate’s degree plus five years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree plus two years of experience
• 2 years of administrative experience providing administrative support, including scheduling calendars and meetings, coordinating travel, prioritizing mail, screening telephone calls, and general office management
• 2 years of experience providing direct administrative support to an executive level staff member
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to build teams, delegate when appropriate, and engender trust/collegiality
• Experience exercising independent initiative and judgment
• Professional written communication skills, as evidenced by prior experience proofreading executive-level correspondence, handling confidential information, delivering presentations, and collaborating with a diverse group of constituents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Forms, Drive, Calendar)
• Openness to enhancing the Catholic and Marianist culture of the unit and university, including promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree
• More than 2 years of administrative experience providing administrative support, including scheduling calendars and meetings, coordinating travel, prioritizing mail, screening telephone calls, and general office management
• Professional experience utilizing web-based video conferencing applications such as Zoom
• Professional verbal communication skills
• Professional experience serving in an administrative role at a university or college, with preference given to candidates whose background includes exposure to Banner, Cognos, DegreeWorks or similar applications used in higher education
• Provide solid judgment in dealing with confidential information, ensuring accurate and timely distribution of information
• Successful experience using proactive approaches to problem solving
• Successful experience in engaging stakeholders
• Successful experience in engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds and supporting the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.