Responsibilities

Cedar Crest College invites applications for an Administrative Assistant for the college’s forensic science academic programs and our newly established Expert Witness Training Center and Crime Scene Laboratory, with a start date of July 2025.

As administrative assistant for the forensic science program, the Administrative Assistant will work with the Director of the Forensic Science Program to maintain assessment data and other relevant information related to maintaining FEPAC accreditation of both the undergraduate and graduate forensic science program.

The Expert Witness Training Center is designed to provide specialized training for professionals who may be called upon to testify in court or other legal proceedings. This includes forensic scientists, law enforcement investigators, social workers, first responders, and others in related fields. The Center will also serve as a resource for trial attorneys, offering them opportunities to hone their skills in direct and cross-examination of expert witnesses.

The Administrative Assistant will play a central role in launching and shaping the direction of this innovative initiative.

Duties:

Work with the Manager of the Center on all administrative tasks
Help the Center advertise trainings to professional organizations and local, state, and federal agencies.
Aid in website updates for the Center
Work with College’s Department of Finance on instructor contracts
Collect and organize survey data from training participants on program effectiveness
Handle on-line registrations and financial tracking
Help with scheduling of Center activities
Provide administrative assistance, as needed, for the Forensic Science academic programs associated with the Center

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related fields
1–3 years of administrative or clerical experience which may include any of the following:
- Familiarity with scheduling and calendar management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with databases or administrative software (e.g., Google Workspace, QuickBooks, project management tools, etc.)
- Event or meet planning experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of forensic education and expert witness preparation at Cedar Crest College. We encourage visionary leaders with a passion for justice, training, and collaboration to apply.

Compensation

See College website

How to apply

Please submit a letter of interest (cover letter), resume, three references.

Mission Statement on the Cedar Crest College Commitment to Belonging:
Cedar Crest College is a liberal-arts college, primarily for women, dedicated to the education of the next generation of leaders. The college prepares students for life in a global community by educating the whole student at all stages of life and experience. The college empowers its diverse student body within our women’s college programs and our School for Adult and Graduate Education.

How would you help us advance the Cedar Crest College mission?
As part of the application process, Cedar Crest College would like to learn more about your commitment to the College’s mission of supporting students in becoming independent learners and leaders. Please submit a statement (at least 2-3 paragraphs) on past experiences, current efforts and/or future aspirations, and explain through specific examples how these perspectives can contribute to the College’s mission of preparing students for life in a global community.

Feel free to indicate how your lived experiences have prepared you to be part of a community that values individuality, respect, and inclusivity. Those experiences can include but are not limited to:

Your own understanding of the College’s mission
Service-based work
Other certifications and/or experiences working with marginalized groups

About Cedar Crest College:
Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is an independent liberal-arts college for women that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. We have been leading the way for over 150 years for women in higher education with a continued commitment to providing access to education for underrepresented populations. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1500 students annually through our traditional undergraduate programs for women and our co-education programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work-life balance. Our commitment to health and wellness on campus is evidenced by our updated fitness center, our aquatic center focused on healthy lifestyles, and our smoke and tobacco-free campus. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City.

Cedar Crest College is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities. Cedar Crest College is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. The College encourages applications from individuals belonging to marginalized groups in higher education, in support of our diverse student community.

The large majority of Cedar Crest’s students—nearly ninety percent—are women. More than forty percent are students of color, and more than forty percent are first-generation college students; they are religiously diverse and diverse in terms of gender and sexuality. Our population also includes students from many different countries, in addition to the U.S.

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