Office Manager, Elementary & Early Childhood Education

Office Manager, Elementary & Early Childhood Education

Job : 299566

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary: Provides administrative and clerical support to assigned location, department, college and/or unit. Develops, maintains and ensures compliance of department records. Assists with budgetary matters, tracks department funds and purchasing. Compiles reports and monitors assigned projects and/or program components. May supervise assigned clerical staff and/or student assistants. May maintain the assigned location's Purchasing Card (PCard) usage and processes.

• Assists with assigned area administrative and clerical duties
• Maintains email, voicemail boxes and filing system
• Receives and distributes incoming and outgoing mail
• Manages supply inventory and submits invoices for payment
• Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the department's purchasing card (PCard), cash and/or credit card
• Prepares department meeting agendas, meeting notes and distributes accordingly
• Assists with projects and event support
• Creates and maintains office related records and reports
• Interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating reports, policies and procedures
• Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day office operations
• May supervise assigned staff and/or student assistants

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience: Three (3) years of related administrative, office or clerical experience

Preferred Educational

Qualifications:

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience: Previous experience with office management or staff supervision;
Previous experience in higher education

Proposed Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $19.60 to $22.00 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.

Abilities: Able to maintain and appropriately utilize the location’s PCard;
Able to maintain confidentiality;
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge: Knowledge of basic accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures;
Basic understanding of budgets

Skills: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills;
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite);
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills;
Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

• This is a supervisory position.
• This position has financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1%-24% of the time.
• This position does not require security clearance.