Administrative Assistant

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $16.63 - Midpoint: $19.95 (Hourly N3)

505181 - Food Service

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative support for the operations of unit. Performs routine and well documented administrative tasks. Acts as office liaison/receptionist. Receives and routes phone calls, emails, and/or guests. Maintains files and enters data. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.

Responds to all guest feedback. Serves as the primary point of contact for dining related questions, refunds, and meal plan changes. Ensures all questions are either answered or connected to the appropriate person. Effectively communicates dining policies, procedures, and standards to students, parents, and members of the University community. Assists with upgrades, downgrades, or other updates to meal plans as required. Reviews student meal plan usage and assists with generating reports and analysis of meal plan usage.

Performs refunds and credits as needed throughout the year. Assists with the upkeep of the website.

High school diploma or GED or higher.

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Strong public speaking, phone, and writing skills.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights:
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