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Salary : $44,069.00 Annually Location : Cheyney, PA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00286 Division: Student Affairs Department: Residence Life Opening Date: 01/23/2026 Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Position Summary Proudly standing as the nation's oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility. Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service. We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave, and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities. Incumbent in this position is expected to assist the Executive Director of Student Affairs and the Director of Housing and Operations and perform a variety of functions to insure smooth and efficient operations of both offices. Responsibilities and duties associated with this job include but are not limited to the following: Provide receptionist duties greeting all visitors, students, staff, and strategic partners Provide administrative services including compiling data, summarizing information and creating reports Compose, review and respond to routine correspondence Manage calendar logistics, scheduling of events, conferences and meetings Assist with travel arrangements as needed Coordinate facilities, work order and maintenance/repair requests Manage budget reconciliation, tracks invoices, payments, purchase orders Maintain and order office supplies; maintain room keys and office equipment. Manage student room key distribution and collection Serves as back for mailroom personnel, as needed or assigned Provide oversight for student workers including managing and monitoring students hours for Director approval Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements3-5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet search software. Previous budget management experience preferred Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Strong planning and organizational skills Instructions for Applying Applicants must complete an online application. A complete online application will include the following attachments. • Cover Letter • Resume/Curriculum Vitae • Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest degree Employment for this position is covered by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Diversity Statement Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Cheyney University offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Visit our Benefits page here: