Application for Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

POSITION INFORMATION

Mortar Board Inc., a National College Honor Society founded in 1918, is searching for a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our team. We seek an organized, detail-oriented, collaborator with strong communication skills to help achieve the goals of our Society and ensure the smooth operation of Mortar Board’s national office. This is a 20 hour-per-week hybrid position based in Columbus, Ohio.

About Mortar Board

Mortar Board National College Honor Society recognizes college juniors and seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service. With a strong commitment to fostering leadership and community engagement, Mortar Board provides opportunities for personal and professional growth to its members (both collegiate and alumni), promotes service to colleges and universities, and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.

Since its founding in 1918, more than 300,000 members have been initiated at 235 chartered chapters in the United States. Mortar Board currently has over 100 active chapters, close to 3,000 new members (initiates) annually, and over 50,000 active alumni members. For more information about Mortar Board, visit www.mortarboard.org.

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the National Office and Society Leadership, including managing phone and email communications, supporting events, conducting data entry, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with special projects and initiatives to advance the organization’s goals.

The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the National Office staff to support membership, collegiate chapters, development, and alumni engagement. The person in this role will serve as the first line of contact with the national organization and assist with scheduling, correspondence, travel, meetings, phone calls, and many other day-to-day administrative tasks.

The ideal individual will exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, have strong written and verbal communication abilities, display administrative and organizational skills, be able to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities and be capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment with changing needs.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

To apply formally for this position, please complete the following information and upoad a resume, cover letter, and optional sample of relevant work (i.e., writing sample). In your cover letter, please describe your experience providing administrative support and how it aligns with Mortar Board's mission.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Mortar Board is an Equal-Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Aligning with our purpose, Mortar Board is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We adhere to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Mortar Board are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Mortar Board will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Mortar Board encourages applicants of all ages.

For any applicant seeking a reasonable accommodation, please contact Elizabeth Cook, Director of Strategic Advancement (ecook@mortarboard.org) or 614-488-4094.

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