Administrative Assistant III, Engineering

University of Delaware

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Job No: 497199
Work Type: Staff
Location: Newark
Categories: Administrative Support, Full Time


PAY GRADE: 27N

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

Under general direction, the Administrative Assistant III manages complex administrative functions for the Sr. Business Officer and supports the Dean's administration in the areas including college-wide events, committee meetings, and external visitors. Serves as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, university administration and external visitors/callers to ensure that all questions directed to the college (telephone calls, office visitors, and college website) get answered promptly and accurately.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain internal and external contacts including other government and federal agencies as necessary to support specific programs, collaborations and board memberships for the Associate Dean for Research.
• Manage the calendars and schedules for the Sr. Business Officer and the Associate Dean for Research, exercising independent judgment to prioritize and schedule meetings, events, and appointments.
• Independently plan a variety of college events (college-wide staff events, committee meetings which may include faculty, administration, and external visitors) from the initial invitation to coordination of logistics and recording the minutes.
• Supervise student staff - manage and assign work; coordinate training.
• Serve as liaison between university administrative units, departments and Deans office regarding research and financial activities with responsibility for Department and University policy applications and interpretation.
• Prepare highly sensitive and confidential correspondence.
• Assist in College policy development.
• Analyze, interpret and recommend administrative practices and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, university administration and external visitors/callers to ensure that all questions directed to the college (telephone calls, office visitors, and college website) get answered promptly and accurately.
• Perform other miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Required. Associate degree preferred with three to five years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decision and judgments.
• Knowledge of University web forms, policies and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of unit programs, policies and procedures.
• Intricate knowledge of the Dean's duties and responsibilities is required to make the most efficient use of their time when scheduling.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of office management
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing calendars (Outlook preferred).
• Ability to use discretion regarding personal and confidential matters.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office - word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Ability plan and prioritize a variety of projects that must be completed simultaneously and on time.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds
• Ability to evaluate the work of others, edit the content, structure, and format of a range of written material.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate meetings and maintain complex schedules with little to no assistance.
• Ability to handle arrangements for various college events or other special events as assigned.
• Ability to obtain administrative and financial information for which an administrator may base his or her decisions for making recommendations.
• Ability to follow up and track work flow and resolve problems relating to procedures and deadlines.
• Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures and backgrounds.
• Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value.

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Applications close:

PI154133925