Job Details
Methodist University Location - Fayetteville NC
Full Time Staff
Description
Position Summary
The Department of Occupational Therapy Office Manager serves as the central administrative partner to the Department Chair and ensures the efficient daily operation of the Occupational Therapy Department which includes both the OTD and OTA programs. This role manages departmental logistics communications events budgeting support and faculty / student administrative needs. The Office Manager contributes directly to departmental organization accreditation preparedness student experience and program success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Department Operations & Administrative Leadership
- Serve as the primary administrative contact for faculty adjuncts students staff and campus partners.
- Manage daily office operations calendars communications and workflow.
- Maintain office systems supplies equipment and shared departmental workspaces.
Faculty Staff and Student Support
Coordinate onboarding payroll scheduling and HR documentation for full-time and part-time faculty and staff.Assist with student records communications attendance tracking and policy-based administrative needs.Event & Program Coordination
Plan and execute departmental events including but not limited to :Orientation and Welcome Dinner
White Coat Ceremony eventsGraduation brunch and celebrationsResearch DayInduction ceremonies (e.g. Pi Theta Epsilon)Community Advisory Board meetingsCoordinate logistics scheduling invitations RSVPs space reservations technology support and vendor interactions.Budgeting Purchasing & Financial Coordination
Track departmental budgets purchasing activity reimbursements and financial records following university procedures.Process purchase orders invoices supply orders and vendor communication.Assist with multi-year planning and fiscal documentation.Records Accreditation & Compliance
Maintain departmental files reports and confidential documentation.Support ACOTE accreditation needs compliance tracking and data organization.Assist with fieldwork / clinical education documentation as needed.Course & Academic Operations
Coordinate textbook orders syllabi collection and course material tracking each semester.Assist with classroom and lab scheduling in partnership with the registrar and facilities.Provide administrative support for faculty course operations.Communication & Office Management
Draft distribute and manage departmental announcements and internal communications.Serve as liaison to university offices such as HR finance IT facilities events and admissions.Support website updates newsletters or outreach materials when applicable.Student Worker Supervision
Hire train and supervise student workers.Delegate tasks and ensure consistent office coverage and task completion.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferred; significant relevant administrative experience considered in lieu of degree.Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn university platforms.Experience in higher education healthcare programs or office administration strongly preferred.Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.Event planning and logistics coordination experience is a plus.Ideal Candidate Attributes
Highly organized and proactive with strong attention to detailProfessional responsive and service-oriented in communicationCapable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentComfortable working both independently and in collaboration with leadershipSkilled at representing the department in a positive solutions-focused mannerRequired Experience :
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Key Skills
Employee Evaluation,HIPAA,Data Collection,HTTPS,Physiology Knowledge,Physio therapy,Computer Literacy,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Critical Care Experience,Patient Service Experience
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1