Administrative Assistant - Dietetics & Health Service Administration Programs (Part-Time)

Academic Affairs – Department of Health Professions

About the role

The Department of Health Professions is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to support the Dietetics and Health Services Administration programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Dietetics and Health Services Administration programs by assisting faculty and program leadership with daily operations, coordinating travel, purchasing, and expense processing.
• Maintain student, academic, and program records.
• Support admissions and degree-tracking processes.
• Assist with accreditation documentation.
• Help coordinate program events and activities.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of office administration practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, along with excellent computer and data-entry skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective accounting/bookkeeping knowledge.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on tasks, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.
• After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Pay

Pay rate: $16.83 per hour.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free access to the University Recreation Center (UREC), including the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• 12 university holidays per year.
• Access to Talent Development trainings for personal and professional growth.
• Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and other supplemental benefits.