Administrative Assistant

Job Description

• Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth work flow; ensures work product meets professional standards.
• Serves as an 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 of the department and institute; 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

Preferred Qualifications 

• Budget management skills 

• Strong verbal and written skills.

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.

• Previous experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Previous experience with diversity, equity and inclusion programs or similar office settings

• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines​

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of unit’s operations, policies, and procedures

• Research skills 

• Supervisory skills

• Knowledge of computer and office applications  

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Please provide a resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Please provide a resume and cover letter

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.