Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

$19.10/hr

Summary:       

Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks involving some discretion and requiring moderate amounts of independent judgment related to the oversight of the daily operations of a University administrative unit.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities-Essential Functions:

• Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth work flow; ensures work product meets professional standards; maintains inventory of supplies. Serves as informational resource to staff; investigates and resolves problems or difficulties related to area of expertise. Assists university staff, faculty, and students; answers inquiries and provides information. Coordinates production and distribution of promotional materials, including weekly newsletter, event promotion, and direct mail pieces. Oversees staff; assists in the enforcement of policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance. Gathers and analyzes statistical information on Humanities Center programs and activities; produces reports. Performs financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, transferring funds, and processing payments and contracts. Coordinates Humanities Center events, including arranging visitors’ travel, reserving rooms, ordering catering, and creating itineraries. Maintains the Center’s event calendars and website.

Duties/Physical Demands:

Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth work flow; ensures work product meets professional standards.
Serves as informational resource to staff; investigates and resolves problems or difficulties related to area of expertise.
Assists University staff, faculty, and students; answers inquiries and provides information.
Oversees staff; assists in the enforcement of policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance.
Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding department's programs and activities; produces reports.
May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments; may maintain inventory of supplies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Generally typical office environment. May require considerable walking, standing, or bending. May have periodic assignments which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant conditions.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment drug testing may be required for this position.

Cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references must be submitted with application.

Diversity Statement:

Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

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Benefits Eligible: Yes