Department Summary
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments and programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills to address real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University.
CAS is organized into multiple Academic Support Units (ASUs), each housing staff and managers who provide administrative, strategic, and operations support to multiple academic departments in CAS. ASU 3 currently includes the departments and programs of Arabic Studies, Center for Environmental Futures, Classics, Comparative Literature, Composition, English, Environmental Studies, Folklore, Humanities, InfoGraphics Lab, Medieval Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Culture, and Identity, and Religious Studies.
Position Summary
The Faculty Support Assistant (FSA) provides administrative support for the academic support unit (ASU). The FSA supports the ASU staff by assisting with a wide range of faculty personnel processes, such as faculty searches and hiring, promotions, and reviews. The FSA also assists with various faculty-related operations such as management of personnel records, gathering data and preparing reports, aiding in commencement and other events, and responding to inquiries. The FSA will also serve as a receptionist in ASU3.
The FSA reports directly to the Operations Manager within the ASU and independently completes varied assignments or functions.
Minimum Requirements
• Two (2) years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
• An Associate's degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR
• Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of general clerical experience.
College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.