APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

This person is responsible for providing executive assistant and office support to the CFO.

Required Education

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.

Required Experience

Minimum Experience: Five to seven years of administrative professional experience, preferably at a financial institution and/or working for a CFO.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Serves as confidential assistant to the CFO.
• Schedules appointments and meetings; maintains a heavy daily calendar; makes travel arrangements.
• Prepares reports and letters for both on-campus and off-campus correspondence.
• Prepares agendas and takes minutes for internal APU committees chaired by the CFO.
• Provides administrative support to the Financial Affairs Committee, Investment Committee, Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Maintains office files, office equipment, and supplies.
• Opens, distributes, and responds to office mail.
• Screens telephone calls and visitors as appropriate.
• Monitors the office budget, tracks monthly expenditures, reconciles expenditures in Concur, enters purchase orders and processes expense reports.
• Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position.
• Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on department needs.
• Performs other duties related to job description as requested by the CFO.

Skills

• Experience using the computer and specifically Windows 2010 and Microsoft 2010 products to complete tasks, including Word documents, G-mail electronic mail, MS Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and Access with skill and accuracy.
• Understand business office procedures.
• Strong oral and written skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service.
• Accounting and/or financial background would be beneficial but is not required.

Mental Demands

• Able to learn quickly and retain information.
• Able to work under pressure (with distractions).
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• High degree of initiative and the ability to work independently.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, pull, grasp, bend to lower file drawers and reach to top of 4 drawer file cabinet.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Repetitive keyboard work.
• Telephone usage-hearing and speaking. Intermittent sitting and standing.
• Ability to conduct business at other offices on campus.

Visual Demands

• Computer monitor and reading.

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Access.

Compensation

• Grade 12: $30.67 - $35.27 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'missions statement', and 'statement of faith'.

About Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

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