Academic Support chez JAMES RIVER CHURCH

Description

Job Summary

The Academic Support position primarily provides assistance to the College Development Director and supports the academic branch of the College. The position will play an active role in assisting with all academic-related activities, such as assessment, accreditation, tutoring, budgeting, and all other duties assigned by the College Development Director. The person in this role is expected to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions. 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties 

• Provide administrative support to the College Development Director, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel.
• Prepare reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and other documents as requested.
• Assist with academic-related strategic initiatives and projects, such as tutoring, assessment, accreditation, program review, practicum evaluations, among others.
• Act as liaison between James River College and Evangel University to coordinate the academic calendar, textbook adoptions, academic advising, and students’ class schedule changes.
• Coordinate logistics for academic meetings and special events (e.g., Faculty Workshops and Accreditation Visits), including room reservations, catering, and technology needs.
• Monitor, prioritize, and respond to incoming communications, including phone calls, emails, and written correspondence.
• Support budget tracking, expense reports, and financial documentation for the College Development Director.
• Maintain accurate and organized records, files, and databases.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and handle matters requiring discretion.
• Represent the College in a professional manner, upholding the values and mission of James River College and James River Church.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) years in an administrative support function; OR 
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in a K-12 or higher education institution setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong administrative and communication skills. 
• Ability to perform secretarial and clerical duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of James River College and James River Church.
• Ability and strong desire to communicate with and assist college students.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, telephone techniques, office equipment, and software, such as Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Canvas, and MailChimp.
• Displays masterful use of the English language by utilizing correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation with professional and warm tone.
• Exhibits good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, civic organizations, business professionals, and the general public.

Code of Conduct and Character

James River Church is Pastor-led, and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws.  As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:

1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:

a. Daily devotional time with the Lord.

b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.

2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:

a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.

b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.

3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.

4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the 5. Lead Pastor.

6. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.

7. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.

8. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.

HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO

JOY 

Smile at EVERYONE you encounter! 

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil 4:4 (NIV) 

“In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps 16:11 (ESV) 

ENTHUSIASM  

Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.   

“Zeal for your house has consumed me…” Ps 69:9 (ESV) 

“I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” Ps 122:1 (TPT) 

ENCOURAGEMENT  

Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve! 

“So encourage each other and build each other up…”  1 Thess 5:11 (NLT) 

“…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thess 5:15 (MSG) 

LOVE AND CARE  

Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus! 

“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.” 1 John 4:7 (NLT)

“Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Jn 13:34 (NLT) 

SERVANT - MINDED  

How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help. 

“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Pt 4:10 (NLT) 

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt 20:28 (NLT) 

“…Through love serve and seek the best for one another.” Ga 5:13 (AMP)