Administrative Assistant - Professional Learning Services, Columbus OH Center

Administrative Assistant
- Professional Learning Services, Columbus OH Center

Position Title Administrative Assistant
- Professional Learning Services, Columbus OH Center

This full-time position is under the supervision of and reports to the Director of Professional Learning Services ( PLS ) at Ashland University’s Columbus, OH Center. The Administrative Assistant provides support services to PLS .

• Completes administrative office and clerical work including serving as a resource person to inform interested individuals about PLS .
• Assigns and maintains class numbering system and database.
• Prepares and forwards agreement forms to school districts and vendors.
• Enters registrations into computer system.
• Processes credit/debit card and check payments.
• Balances payment records and forwards to business office.
• Maintains files on grade sheets, syllabi, and contracts.
• Creates and updates the class schedule on the web page.
• Updates and maintains the web page information.
• Responds daily to email communications.
• Prepares reports under the direction of the Director.
• Demonstrates necessary human relations skills in order to maintain a friendly, helpful atmosphere working with instructors, students, and school district personnel.
• Maintains current and accurate records on the computer.
• Maintains sufficient office supplies/forms for PLS .
• Prepares regular mailings to superintendents, curriculum directors, adjuncts, and others for PLS via US Mail and email.
• Processes check requests and supplement contracts for PLS .
• Performs other duties requested by the Director.

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Experience as an administrative assistant in a university or school setting desired.
• Ability to work at both the Ashland University Main Campus and Columbus OH Center
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• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Ashland University will not sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment visa.

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in an associated field of education.

• An eight (8) hour workday with some flexible scheduling.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Extensive use of computer and keyboard.
• The physical conditioning necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Visual acuity to review written documents.
• Ability to hear and understand speech in face-to-face contact and on the phone.
• Manual dexterity to operate telephone and keyboard.
  
  Occasionally assist with classroom set-up (rearranging tables and chairs, technology, etc.)
• Ability to lift file storage boxes.

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 09/28/2026

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letters Of Recommendation