Position Description:

This position will provide administrative assistance to the Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities, an office within Christ College. This position will complete a variety of administrative tasks to assist this office with its work throughout the year. The Lilly Network is a network of 100 chruch-related colleges and universities throughout the country, but this role would be based entirely at Valparaiso University, with no travel requirements. This Limited Part-Time Position offers a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

Major Responsibilities:

• Receive, review, archive and file expense reports as they come in from various Network events.
• Create, archive, and submit check requests for stipends, payments, etc.
• Monitor and order supplies as necessary
• Initiate contact and approve travel itineraries with travel agent for board travel and other group travel
• Create and manage purchase orders
• Making conference folders, name cards, and collating materials
• Mailings – printing, folding, stuffing, etc.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with Valparaiso University's finance system is preferred.
• 1-2 years of administrative assistant experience with tasks similar to the responsibilities listed above.

Other Qualifications: 

• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and complete tasks with little supervision.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• List of 3 professional references

• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Joseph Goss, Associate Director of the Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities

Valparaiso University