Administrative Assistant
BJU PressABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators. Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity. About the Team: The purpose of the Distribution Center team is to meet the immediate and future needs of customers by processing orders quickly and accurately for a timely delivery. The Distribution Center team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by providing superior services and gaining/retaining customer trust and satisfaction. POSITION SUMMARY: As the Administrative Assistant, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Distribution Center team by assisting the Managers and Department Supervisors in performing various tasks related to the daily operation of the Distribution Center and will play a supporting role on the operations team by aligning with the Vision and mission of BJU Press. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Organize and maintain office files/records and approve payment for invoices Assist Sr. Manager in the hiring/processing/preparation for new employees Assist Sr. Manager with coordinating seasonal order fulfillment help from other departments as necessary Assist Sr. Manager with timesheet corrections and PPT/Sick Time requests Maintain official PDC calendar and current work schedules Order and maintain adequate supplies for office and other departments as needed Plan and coordinate special activities (luncheons, super-breaks, tours, etc.) Organize and maintain PDC office and assist with other areas as necessary Communicate messages and distribute incoming mail as necessary Work with other Press departments to help ensure efficiency in fulfilling orders Assist PDC Managers and Department Supervisors/Leads with other tasks as necessary SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES : Ability to keep information confidential Self-motivated, self-disciplined, with a sense of urgency in accomplishing daily tasks and goals Excellent oral/written communication skills Excellent math, computer and organizational skills Attention to detail and ability to focus and multi-task Ability to maintain composure under pressure Ability to teach and supervise others Ability to lead by example An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php (https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) ) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., ( https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php) ). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ. #LI-Onsite Experience Required 2 - 3 Years of Related Experience Education Required Associates or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.