University Overview

Founded in 1893, Southwestern Adventist University is a 501(c)(3) faith-based institution located
in Johnson County, Texas. As the only four-year degree granting university in the county,
Southwestern Adventist University is an important community stakeholder that links education
with action by building knowledge, increasing faith, and providing service.
 

University Vision

Southwestern Adventist University seeks to be a community that supports academic, spiritual,
physical, and emotional wholeness encouraging all members to find their purpose and lead lives
of service.

University Mission

The University’s Mission statement is “Inspiring knowledge, faith, and service through Christ-centered
education.”

Position:

Responsible for supporting and collaborating with the Project Director and Curriculum
Development Coordinator to help them stay organized and complete tasks that allow them to
focus on advanced responsibilities.

Responsibilities:  

Administrative

Assist the grant staff with project management to include research and procurement of
evidence for program development.
Assist the grant staff with the coordination of travel to and from various meetings and
offsite events and visits.
Collaborate with Outreach Coordinator re scheduling and activity coordination.
Prepare meetings agendas and minutes.
Oversee Time and Effort Reporting.
Ensures all guests of the department and University are warmly greeted and taken care
of where applicable.
Maintain familiarity with grant documentation and requirements and vision.
Other administrative duties as needed and assigned.
Maintain office supplies.
Student Worker Supervision.

This role supports in the supervision of its student workforce as follows:
Supervises students as they work to support at various events during the school year.
Manages and maintains the work schedule for all students so there is sufficient coverage
within the office and on campus.
Provides guidance and assistance during various on and off campus events during the
school year.
Supports the recruitment process for all student workers.
Manages the time card and payroll process for all student workers
Office and Special Events.
Manage the timing and coordination of office/team meetings.
Manage the coordination and timing of team events.
Other Responsibilities.
Duties as assigned.

Primary Requirement: 

Must have strongly expressed a commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the
Seventh-day Adventist Church, be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in good and
regular standing, and have a desire to serve in a cooperative, spiritually redemptive, and soulwinning
atmosphere.

Other Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred
One to three year’s relevant experience.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
Prior administrative experience.
Excellent computer skills, especially typing.
Attention to detail.
Multilingual may be preferred

Job Conditions: Computer use, Fast-paced work, Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Occasional: Working on weekends
Environment: Frequent: Indoor. Occasional: Outdoor, Wet/Dry Conditions, Cold/Heat (due to
retreats, travel or camping) and Noise/Vibrations.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)

This job description is not intended to be complete or limiting – the role will require a proactive and flexible
approach to be successful.

Southwestern Adventist University complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation, and training.