Job vacancy for Executive Administrative Assistant at the American Farm School

The American Farm School was founded on the outskirts of Thessaloniki in 1904. Building on more than a century of tradition cultivating stewards of the land, the Farm School programs, which range from pre-K through higher education undergraduate and graduate studies, prepare future leaders who value and understand the sustainable use of natural resources, preservation of the environment, application of the life sciences for solving problems, and effective utilization of information technology.  True to its mission, the American Farm School is preparing leaders for service to society as responsible and knowledgeable citizens.

Position scope

Reporting to the President of the Institution, the Executive Administrative Assistant will manage the Office of the President and provide administrative assistance to the Chief Operations Officer.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provides general administrative assistant duties, including the handling of correspondence,  answering telephone calls,  preparing documents, maintaining documents’ archive;
• Coordinates internal and external meetings and appointments, prepares agendas, books and sets up meeting rooms, takes minutes, when necessary;
• Serves as point of contact and liaison between the President and the Directors and Members of the Board of Trustees;
• Prepares or coordinates the preparation of various reports and presentations; and
• Coordinates events and meetings organized by the Office of the President.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Certification in secretarial / administration studies or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an educational environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Greek and English (Native speakers of both language will be preferred)
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, Google web applications and design tools such as canva.  Readiness to experiment with / or use AI powered productivity tools
• Ability to record and transcribe minutes of meetings
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all transactions and communications
• Ability to respond verbally or in writing to all constituents in a polite, sensate and competent manner
• Ability to understand and prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency
• Ability to keep track of and meet deadlines

Required personal characteristics:

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills
• Strong work ethic, professional integrity  and a collaborative work style
• A practical orientation to problem-solving

Candidates should send a motivation letter and their CV by July 31^st, 2024 electronically only to the Human Resources Department, e-mail address:hr@afs.edu.gr. The e-mail should have the subject: “Executive Administrative Assistant position”.

For more information please contact the HR Department by phone (+30 2310 492706) or e-mail.

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Faculty Opening at Perrotis College (Current Vacancies)

FALL 2024 – SPRING 2025

Perrotis College invites applicants for part-time faculty positions, serving the International Business, Marketing and Digital Marketing programs in the 2024-2025 academic year. 

Perrotis College offers B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in the fields of Sustainable Agriculture and Management, Business Studies, Food Science & Technology and Environmental Science. The approach of the College is strongly interdisciplinary, while its pedagogical methodology is both research oriented and practical, giving students the opportunity to engage in learning-by-doing projects.  Perrotis College is accredited by the New England Council of Higher Education (US) and its programs are also validated by Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK).  

Position Description and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Lecturer 

Successful applicants will serve as part-time lecturers in the Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 semester(s) in the delivery of the following courses: 

Digital Marketing (BSc)

• Introduction to Digital Analytics
• Search Marketing
• Law and the World of Business
• International and Global Marketing in a Digital World
• Dissertation Supervision

International Business (BSc)

• Principles of Law
• E-Commerce
• International Marketing Management
• Dissertation

Marketing for the Agrofood Sector (MSc)

• Food Marketing and Branding
• E-commerce
• Search Marketing

Each semester-long course requires 3-4 contact hours and 1 office hour per week, in addition to the timely submission of course related administration in conjunction with the Perrotis College Registrar.  On appointment, adjunct lecturers will also be encouraged to participate in Perrotis College sponsored research and to supervise student research projects both in the BSc and Msc programs.  

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Ph.D. degree within the related disciplines and with expertise in the associated courses outlined above
• Proficiency level of spoken and written English (teaching will take place in English)
• University level teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to design and lead research projects connected to the lecturer’s subject area
• Documented industrial experience
• Strong motivation and willingness to contribute to the department needs
• Studies or work experience in the USA
• Familiarity with the US or UK educational systems

Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Application Materials and Contact

Applicants should submit: a letter of interest and their CV electronically only to the Human Resources Department, e-mail address: hr@afs.edu.gr.

Applicants are requested to specify which module(s) listed above are within their area(s) of expertise.   

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