McDaniel College, recognized nationally among “Colleges that Change Lives” and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs.

McDaniel College invites applications for an Academic Secretary to support the college’s new Department of Nursing. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. This position is in the C3 salary band of $15.63 - $24.23 an hour. The targeted hourly rate is $17.00 an hour. This is a 35-hour a week position. 

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Nursing, the Academic Secretary is responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support, Responsibilities included but are not limited to: 

•    Providing administrative support for the Department of Nursing Chair and other professional health science programs as assigned.

•    Supporting program reviews and assessment activities for the Department of Nursing Chair and other professional health science program as assigned.

•    Updating annual communications to Health Science staff, faculty, and students.

•    Assisting the Department of Nursing Chair and other professional health science program directors

with confidential matters and maintains professional discretion

•    Supporting the day-to-day operations of the Department of Nursing and assigned professional health science programs.

•    Supporting admission efforts for new, current, and transfer students

•    Providing administrative support for meetings of the departmental committees including scheduling, distributing agendas, recording minutes, maintaining record repositories, etc. (curriculum, assessment, recruitment and retention, SEP, etc…)

•    Assembling and maintaining each term a complete collection of all syllabi.

•    Compiling select reports

•    Supporting the onboarding of new students to the program and clinical environment

•    Supporting the department chair/director in schedule development and submission in Colleague

Qualifications

High school graduate with two years college preferred; experience may be substituted for college.

Experience in an office environment as an administrative assistant. Past experience working in higher education is desirable.

Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to multi-task and be effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Competent in computer word processing, database, and spreadsheets.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information. Integrity and good judgment.

Ability to function in a fast-paced dynamic environment is a must

Good written and oral skills.

To apply

For a complete job description and to apply, please visit the college’s employment webpage. Completed applications must include the following: cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience; resume; names and contact information of three professional references; and completed job application. Review of applications begins April 7, 2025. Position remains open until filled.

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities.  McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran’s status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.