Background:

University Overview
Founded in 1893, Southwestern Adventist University is a faith-based institution located in Johnson County, Texas.

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
Inspiring knowledge, faith, and service through Christ-centered education.

Position:

Responsible for supporting and collaborating with the Education & Psychology Department Chair to organize and implement department projects, student records, communication, and departmental operations.

Responsibilities:

1. General Office Management

• Provide administrative support to Chair
• Greet visitors and answer department phones professionally.
• Manage office supplies and maintain workroom operations.
• Coordinate copier maintenance and supply requests.
• Provide administrative support to faculty at discretion of the chair
• Schedule meetings and maintain minutes.
• Maintain secure files and confidential records.

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2. Student Records and Program Support

• Maintain student records and tracking systems.
• Process applications and monitor completion of required documents for student admission to the Educator Prep Program.
• Track field-based experiences and placements.
• Coordinate admission interviews and related documentation.
• Assist with Texas Education Agency (TEA) compliance documentation and reporting.

Other Responsibilities

• Support department projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Additional details provided by Chair.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred; one to three years of administrative experience preferred. Must be a member in good and regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong communication, technology, organizational, customer service, problem-solving, and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.

Work Conditions & Environment:

Computer-based office environment. Approximately 20 hours per week. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

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.