Administrative Assistant

Position Overview

Administrative Support Specialist – position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies. No minimum education/experience specified. Preferred:
High School Diploma or equivalent with at least one year of related office experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge of Student Banner or an equivalent system; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); knowledge of retention issues and strategies pertaining to participants and of post‑secondary institutional and community resources; knowledge of budget and office management; knowledge of assessing and evaluating programs; knowledge of writing reports; knowledge of planning special events and meetings;

ability to work with students including managing student records; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion; learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions; exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving; plan, prioritize and organize workflow; excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills, excellent editing skills;

outstanding interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high pressure environment.

The primary purpose of the position is to manage student records, financial, and administrative support duties in the Department of History. The position is responsible for the office, purchasing, budget, reports, travel authorizations, chair’s calendar, facility, and data management while providing administrative support to the chairperson and faculty. The technological aspect involves the maintenance, operation, and inventory of office equipment. The position serves as an internal/external liaison between department and faculty/students/university administration/community.

The position requires the ability to learn and possess thorough knowledge of department functions and university policies and procedures.

Salary Grade Equivalent: FLSA Non‑Exempt, Temporary – Full Time, 1 FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months.

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