The Office and Project Coordinator is a 30 hours/week, benefit eligible role which plays a pivotal role in Cornerstone University's administrative operations, especially within the School of Business and Innovation. This multifaceted role requires a detail oriented and proactive individual that is passionate about operational efficiency and project management.

REPORTS TO: School of Business and Innovation Dean

LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Michigan

SALARY RANGE: $18/hour for 30 hours/week, year-round.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Administrative Support and Coordination

· Provide comprehensive administrative support to the university department, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.

· Manage office supplies and school-specific inventory while efficiently handling departmental mail, phone calls, and emails.

· Coordinate and support school specific communications, training needs, and accreditation requirements for the school.

· Support the Dean in accomplishing the objectives of the School of Business and Innovation.

· Assists in the coordination efforts of the Ed.D. Program including the dissertation defense process, fall orientation, and spring residency

· Assists in compiling information and data pertaining to the maintenance of ACBSP accreditation

· Collaborates with the Dean in order to drive engagement with prospective SB&I students

· Supports the faculty representative in leading Cornerstone's chapter of Delta Mu Delta (DMD) honor's society

· Oversees and supervises the SB&I Marketing and Communications student worker

· Runs and determines the content posted to the SB&I social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Project Planning and Oversight

· Assist in planning, organizing, and overseeing various projects (as assigned) to support the advancement of the university (i.e., creating project timelines and ensuring deadlines are met).

· Maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant records.

· Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.

· Identify potential risks and issues that could affect project delivery and communicate these risks clearly.

Event and Academic Support:

· Organize and manage logistics for events, workshops, seminars, and academic activities such as Convocation, Commencement, and Honors Convocation.

· Support faculty management with syllabi collection, course evaluation preparation, and faculty communications.

· Assist in processing attendance verification with Student Financial Services and collaborate with the Registrar's office to schedule courses.

· Conduct research and analysis for projects, contributing valuable insights to support decision-making processes.

Supervision and Support:

· Hire, train, and supervise student workers as needed.

· Support the Dean in leading the Business Student Advisory Council (SAC).

· Support the Dean in leading the Business Advisory Board (BAB).

- Employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.

· Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

· Bachelor’s Degree and/or a combination of education and equivalent office experience

- Minimum of 4 years of administrative assistant, coordinator, or business administration experience.

· Outstanding interpersonal, organizational and project management skills

· Ability to prioritize and work effectively under deadlines

· Ability to maintain confidential records and support University policies

- Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders – university faculty, administration, enrollment, etc.)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.

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