Administrative Manager

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Deans office in the College of Education and Human Services is accepting applications for an Administrative Manager. The Administrative Managers reports directly to the Dean and assists the Dean with the overall direction, administrative, and operational aspects of the College of Education and Human Services to ensure that decisions and actions are timely and in compliance with the policies and procedures of the University.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,250 students to find their path. Several of our programs are multidisciplinary in nature, combining science, technology, and art to create a more progressive degree. We have over 950 graduate students enrolled in 21 master’s and 3 doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Annual Salary: $52,126.00 – $59,571.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance – Low bi-weekly premium, with coverage starting on the first day of employment for employee and all dependents.
• Dental insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Group life insurance – Equal to annual salary (up to $50,000) at no cost to the employee.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance – Available for purchase at low rates for additional employee coverage as well as coverage for spouse and children.
• Long Term Disability Insurance – Available for purchase at low rates with either a 90 or 180-day waiting period.
• Retirement – 2 plans to choose from.
• Tuition waiver – For employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Personal leave – Up to 6 days per year.
• Vacation leave – Up to 10.4 days accrued per year for first year, increases to 15.6 days per year after 1 year.
• Sick leave – Up to 15.6 days accrued per year, including up to 5 days per year that can be taken to care for a family member.
• Holiday leave – 12 days per calendar year.

For description of benefits available, see The State System Employee Benefits Summary at
https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/benefit_highlights/SSHE_Highlights.pdf

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience working as an administrative assistant at an executive level or the equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Experience scheduling complex meetings and/or events.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to:
  • learn database management systems, report generators and spreadsheet packages.
  • deal with personnel matters and office management.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience with budget preparation and management.
• Prior experience supporting an executive or manager in a university.
• Banner, People Admin and/or SAP experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants