Staff Assistant​/Front Desk Receptionist, Graduate School

Staff Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist, Graduate School (30 hours per week)

Duke University

• Greet and assist in-person and virtual visitors; determine and route inquiries to appropriate offices or partners.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Graduate School functions and operations to ensure accurate and effective support.

• Support the Dean’s Office by scheduling appointments, conferences, seminars, speaking engagements, and events.
• Manage calendars, coordinate logistics, and provide general administrative assistance for leadership needs.
• Prepare reports for the Dean’s Office, including gathering data, creating charts, summarizing findings, and drafting narrative descriptions.

• Serve as the Graduate School’s facilities manager; submit and monitor work orders and collaborate with Facilities Management, Environmental Services, and outside vendors.
• Ensure facilities issues are addressed promptly, accurately, and with attention to quality and safety.

• Maintain inventory of office and kitchen supplies.
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail and deliveries.
• Compose correspondence requiring interpretation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Independently determine which items require the supervisor’s review.

• Partner with the Dean’s Office and other Graduate School divisions on ad‑hoc and project‑based assignments as directed by the supervisor.

None.

• Two years of post‑secondary education or a related business field providing broad administrative knowledge.

• Four years of related administrative assistant experience supporting complex office functions including communications, office management, and budgetary or accounting processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming environment.
• OR any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Anticipated Pay Range: USD $19.80 to $30.63 per hour.

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