Administrative Assistant for the Division of Exercise Science, Sports & Recreation

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY - SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA

Address of Job Location: 500 W University St, Shawnee, OK 74804

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Job Summary:

Oklahoma Baptist University is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to fill the role of Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant for the Division of Exercise Science, Sports & Recreation (ESSR) supports the Chair and faculty in the administrative operations, function, and procedures of the Division of ESSR. The Administrative Assistant also engages students and prospective students regularly and provides a welcoming presence.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative support for faculty schedules and maintenance of the calendar for ESSR events and student advising appointments.
• Assist with travel plans for faculty and students.
• Assist with unit budget reporting, purchasing, and invoicing.
• Maintain a communication flow with prospective students, assisting with tracking communications and prospective student appointments for visit.
• Assist the Chair of ESSR with load reporting of full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Coordinate planning, publicity, and promotion of all on-and off-campus events with the ESSR Chair and faculty.
• Assisting with the facilities management of Noble Complex offices and classrooms, including room use management.
• Assist the ESSR Chair in managing and administering communications with part-time faculty, including coordination of applications, employment paperwork, key requests, and securing office space and technology.
• Assist the ESSR chair in coordinating, publishing, and updating class schedules and locations for each semester.
• Work with the ESSR faculty in ensuring accuracy of the OBU website content representing the ESSR programs and making updates to the website calendar and webpages.
• Assist with updating and maintaining ESSR social media accounts.
• Supervise student workers as assigned by the appropriate Budget Director.
• Assist the ESSR Chair in training and supervising student workers.
• Meet regularly with the support staff across the Business, Health Science, and Education areas.
• Meet regularly with the ESSR faculty to assess needs.

Other Duties:
• Oversee the scheduling and coordination of metabolic test and lab activities.
• Manage lab inventorying, including tracking supplies and equipment.
• Place orders for lab materials and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of lab usage, test results, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in preparation and setup of lab equipment for classes, research, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and proper handling of lab equipment.

Optional Advanced Responsibilities: For candidates who hold a Certified Strength and Conditioning (CSCS) certification or a Personal Training Certification (NSCA-CPT, NASM, or ACSM).
• Conducting and overseeing advanced metabolic testing, such as VO2 Max testing, BodPod assessments, and blood lactate testing.
• Interpreting test results and providing detailed reports to faculty, staff, and clients.
• Training and supervising students or staff in the proper use of lab equipment and testing protocols.
• Assisting in the development of exercise protocols and research studies.

Job Requirements:
• Able to organize, direct, manage, and delegate tasks as needed to ensure completion of the business of ESSR.
• Self-motivated and able to creatively solve challenges.
• Able to provide clear communication and patience with all stakeholders, with exceptional follow-up skills for closing communication loops.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Able to be highly organized and focused with the capacity to be flexible when priorities suddenly change.
• Possess collaborative work habits with ability to establish collegial relationships, able to participate actively in a team environment.
• Possess organizational efficiency and attention to detail.
• Able to work quickly with a high degree of accuracy, and the ability to multi-task
• Able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Able to adjust priorities based on the needs of the Division.

Education:
• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:
• Required: Previous work experience in a related field.
• Preferred: Administrative experience in an academic setting.

Special Requirements:
• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.
*Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.
• Please apply using the link for “Support Staff Applications” on the OBU website.

Expiration Date of Job Posting: July 30, 2026