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Full Job Description
Reports to: Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Job Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
The Administrative Assistant to the Dean supports the Dean and Department Chairs in residential and online programs, and the public outreach activities of the College of Education with focus on the Gideon Institute, Counseling, and Psychology.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist with program administration, including course schedules, faculty support, student engagement, and office reception
Support the preparation for advisory board meetings, potential donor meetings, and fundraising events
Help with organization, publicity, implementation, and oversight of Gideon conferences, seminars, and therapist trainings
Work with relevant HBU personnel and external firms on advertising and publicity for the Gideon programs and COEBS Social Media
Build email databases of 1) local pastors, therapists, churches, institutions, and interested laypersons; and 2) persons interested in Christian psychology and counseling, nationally and internationally
Assist with weekly emails and quarterly newsletters
Add new material regularly to the Gideon Institute website
Assist the director and faculty members with event planning, meetings with community leaders
Qualifications:
Enthusiastic about Christian psychology and counseling
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of basic office software
Ability to learn new tasks quickly
Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Houston Baptist University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.
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