Academic Assistant College of Osteopathic Medicine - West Des Moines Iowa

Company: Des Moines University
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Posted On: 01/24/2025

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking an Academic Assistant who will be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support for the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) courses, labs and Academic Clinical and Basic Science department faculty. What you'll do:

• Coordinate academic and administrative daily activities, assisting faculty, staff and students, serving as a liaison for the department.
• Prepare and maintain documents and correspondence for COM academic departments along with keeping organized records of all related departmental and administrative information.
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate academic course and laboratory needs by maintaining and updating course and laboratory schedules, guest lecturer information, lecture material, lab handouts, lab materials/supplies, syllabi, documents, examinations, student grade reports, and budget information.
• Hire teaching assistants by collecting and reviewing hiring packets for completeness of I-9 forms, edit and approve TA timecards on a bi-weekly basis, coordinate pre-lab meetings and materials, and track TA involvement as necessary.
• Assist course directors and coordinate academic course activities such as assisting with lecture presentations, proctoring examinations, preparing, updating, and uploading course content to student course learning management website. What we are looking for:
  • High school degree or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.
  • Two years of experience as an administrative assistant required. *To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting. Total Rewards: Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits. DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year. About: Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences - offering ten graduate degree programs. Our is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals. It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation. DMU enhances our community's quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community. At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle. Required Documents: Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at . Department: COM Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $25.65/hour More...

        

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