Department Assistant (On-site)

The Department Assistant in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse (WRD) reports to the chairperson and provides general management/supervision of the day-to-day operations of the departmental office. This position assists the chair, facilitates routine academic business for 18 full -time and 50+ part-time faculty members, executes event planning, and manages technology resources. Hiring/managing student assistants, the execution of routine curricular activities and student services, and managing the department’s digital content (website and social media platforms) are also essential responsibilities in this position. The Department Assistant responds to faculty, student, and public inquiries as they arise.