Administrative Assistant to Deputy Director

Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Director

Job no: 541398
Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Libraries/Museums, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:  - HN-SPECIAL PROJECTS

Classification

Title:

OPS Hourly Secretary/Clerk

High school diploma with some college coursework completed.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with regular museum meeting preparation (especially full staff and special project meetings) from agendas to note taking, room reservations to calendar appointments and room set up, PowerPoint presentations to AV assistance, and any other cross departmental coordination required
• Schedule and maintain Director's calendar and Deputy Director's calendar under guidance of the Deputy Director
• Able to complete project-based work that may include one-off scenarios, such as pulling together information for a report for the review of leadership or requesting and coordinating information to be included in grant proposals or reports
• Coordinate cross departmentally to compile and prepare quarterly reports for the Harn National Council
• Submit monthly department updates for the Harn Museum newsletter
• Occasionally attend meetings on behalf of the Director's Office and share report out as needed
• Comfortable with other duties as assigned, and some independent work that may include museum, grant, or policy related research projects to name a few

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confidential Data Handing:
  This position requires discretion and the maintenance of secure handling of confidential data, including but not limited to financial, donor, visitor, and museum operations data.
• Key Skillset:
  Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while managing administrative tasks for multiple projects at one time is critical to success in this role. Professional demeanor and strong communication both in person and in writing are key.
• Financial Duties:
  Ability to analyze a budget and comfort with financial processes (or delving into learning more about financial processes) to assist with the purchasing of goods and services and budget reconciliation when requested.

$15.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma with some college coursework completed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Discretion and appropriate handling of confidential information required
• Strong organizational and excellent in person and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiples tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize
• Strong emotional intelligence and flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Flexible schedule preferred, with select evening and weekend work possible occasionally based on museum events.
• Experience in a previous office or administrative workplace

Health Assessment

Required:

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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