WU
Administration/Managerment

Administrative Assistant III

Deadline
Feb 12, 2027
Closing in 116 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$19.00 Hourly

About the role

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About WesternU

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Posting Details

Position Title Administrative Assistant III

Position Control Number 999906 Type of Position Staff Position Status Full-time Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA Position Location California Department 1701-College of Veterinary Medicine Job Summary This individual will provide administrative support for years 3 and 4 for the CVM curriculum. This individual will also provide general clerical support to years 3 and 4 Rotation Coordinators and manage documents, schedules, and on-line resources. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

  • Excellent computer skills necessary in order to set up document formats in Word, Excel, and any other software program required by this position.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively and professionally interact with Administration, faculty, staff, students, and the public in both oral and written communication as well as represent the college through professional demeanor.
  • Organizational skills necessary to prioritize workload. Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments.
  • Must have excellent critical thinking capability and be able to work well with limited guidance and strong follow-up skills.
  • Must be able to work well with others. Must be able to work in a team oriented environment. Must be able to handle deadlines and challenges in a professional manner.
  • Ability to multi-task and in a fast paced office setting.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
  • Required Qualifications Education :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Experience:

  • 2-3 years clerical office experience
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • AA/AS Degree in business or related field and/or 4 years of administrative experience.
  • Essential Job Duties

    Key Responsibilities

  • Provide support as part of the Clinical Support Team, for all third- and fourth-year curricular activities, courses, and rotations (e.g., student, faculty, and preceptor database support, student scheduling and schedules, student travel and lodging, data entry support for course/rotation leaders and instructors, preceptor availability, immunization
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional customer service with regards to all clinical sites, preceptors, faculty, staff, and students and to ensure all tasks/issues are addressed and completed in a timely manner to the best possible outcome.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Provide general clerical support to assigned faculty, such as ordering supplies, purchasing, mail distribution, faxing.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain a professional office, managing sensitive records in an atmosphere of procedure and security. Analyze office procedure and propose creative solutions to improve procedures.
  • Create draft documents (exams, letters, and reports).
  • Exercise confidentiality, good judgment, initiative, tact, and diplomacy in handling issues that reflects on the students, staff, college, and university.
  • Key Responsibilities Provides support for all College of Veterinary Medicine events including:

  • Commencement, White Coat, Convocation, Honor's Day, etc.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position.
  • Posting Details Continued

    Work Schedule

  • Regular hours are: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
  • May include some evenings and weekends as assigned.
  • Working at WesternU

    We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

    We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

    • Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.

    • Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.

    • Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.

    • As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.

    • WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.

    • We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

    Expected Pay Scale

    Minimum $19.00 Hourly

    Maximum $21.63 Hourly

    Physical Demands

    Physical Demands

    Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

    If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Occasionally may push on a cart up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

    Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Duties of the “Administrative Assistant” are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office equipment, and normal student traffic.

    Posting Information

    Posting Number S01753

    Posting Date 02/12/2026 Close Date 02/12/2027 Open Until Filled Yes

    Conditions of Employment - Background Check

    To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non- completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

    Pay Transparency Act

    Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

    Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)

    It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Letter of Recommendation #1
  • Letter of Recommendation #2
  • Letter of Recommendation #3
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