Administrative Associate III - Assistant to Chair

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Administrative Associate III - Assistant to the Chair

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Non-Exempt

This position is a pay grade
7. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuit

Technical/Para-Professional

Dept of Art

Division of Academic Affairs

01/20/2026

Yes

Associates degree in related field. Four years relevant administrative assistant experience or experience in a related field.

Performs complex administrative and office management duties in support of the Department of Art. The position provides high-level administrative coordination for academic operations, faculty support, student services, and departmental processes, ensuring efficient daily operations and effective communication within the department and across the university.

The Administrative Associate III serves as the primary administrative support for the Department of Art, providing day-to-day coordination of academic, personnel, and office operations.

• Administrative & Office Management
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  Serves as the department’s main point of contact, answering phones, responding to inquiries, and assisting students, faculty, and visitors. Manages departmental correspondence, calendars, records, and files. Reviews and routes incoming mail and communications appropriately. Maintains departmental inventory and supports the annual inventory audit process.
• Academic & Student Support
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  Assists with class scheduling, enrollment monitoring, and schedule updates in coordination with the Chair. Supports student registration processes, including overrides for prerequisites, capacity, and duplicate courses. Gathers textbook requests for bookstore ordering. Maintains academic records and enters faculty workload data in Banner and prepares and submits the department’s faculty workload report each semester in accordance with university deadlines and requirements.
• Faculty & Personnel Support
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  Prepares faculty meeting materials, records minutes, and distributes communications. Maintains faculty files and assists with faculty hiring processes, including posting positions, coordinating applicant materials, and preparing required hiring documentation. Drafts and processes electronic payroll action forms (ePAFs) for faculty, staff, and student employees.
• Student Employment & Scholarships
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  Posts student employment opportunities and supports the hiring and onboarding of student workers. Monitors student employee time and maintains related records.
• Financial & Operational Support
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  Supports budget preparation activities in collaboration with the Chair and designated financial staff. Serves as a backup for purchasing, requisitions, and departmental travel in accordance with university procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the Department of Art.

Requires proficiency with standard office software and equipment, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational ability are essential. Position involves frequent interaction with faculty, students, administrators, and the public. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support departmental events.

Full Time

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.