Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, staff, and students who will further the traditions, goals, and core values of the University in support of our Catholic Dominican mission, vision, and strategic plan. Caldwell seeks employees who are committed to contributing to an energetic, welcoming atmosphere.

Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell University, visit caldwell.edu.

Caldwell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Caldwell University offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees that includes:

• Health Coverage: Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision plan
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) defined contribution retirement annuity plan and a supplemental retirement annuity plan
• Generous Paid Time Off: Personal days, vacation days, and sick leave.  Paid holidays and summer Fridays off.
• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
• Tuition Exchange Scholarship Opportunities through CIC and the Tuition Exchange for up to full tuition at hundreds of participating colleges and universities.
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP),  Flexible Spending plan and more

For details, go to https://www.caldwell.edu/hr/employee-benefits/

Administrative Assistant, School of Arts & Sciences (Req. #2419)

Salary Range: $17.75 – $18.00/hour

Caldwell University invites applications for an Administrative Assistant, School of Arts & Sciences. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and the chairs/directors of 5-8 departments/programs. The person in this position cooperates with other staff members across the university. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide general office support to include photocopying, faxing, preparing and distributing documents, sorting and delivering mail, filing, answering telephone, handling inquiries, ordering supplies, serving as liaison (between the dean, faculty and students), outreach to external parties, monitoring use of office keys, maintaining calendars and schedules, managing copiers/printers, etc.
• Responsible for file setup and managing records in the areas of payments requests; expense reports; organizing all resumes, portfolios and collateral materials received from incoming freshmen, adjunct hires and faculty searches; and maintaining contact lists, etc.
• Assist with generating reports and publicity materials, and maintaining databases for donors, alumni, faculty searches, recruitment, students, courses, programs, Student Opinion Reports, etc.
• Proctor exams. Generally done from the office; occasionally done in the classroom.
• Organize and a school/department/program meetings and prepare/distribute meeting minutes.
• Perform other duties as needed/assigned, including organizing and assisting at university, school, department, or program special events, including faculty searches, honor society functions, exhibitions, concerts, Marching Band events, etc.

Knowledge equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, plus 1-2 years of effective experience. Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. Optional on-campus housing can be provided with serving in an on-call rotation.