University Administrative Specialist

The Administrative Specialist provides highly skilled professional support and performs administrative duties for the Associate and Assistant Vice Chancellors within the Executive Vice Chancellor’s office.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the first point of contact for office guests and ensure a professional and welcoming environment.
• Oversee general office management and maintenance functions.
• Manage and coordinate multiple calendars for members of the leadership team, schedule appointments, and assist with prioritization.
• Support events, special projects, and act as backup to the EVC Executive Assistant.
• Provide impeccable client service to university faculty, administrators, staff, students, alumni, campus guests, external consultants and the general public.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years progressively responsible administrative experience or customer relations; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Demonstrated experience working with high-level administrators and constituent groups.
• Proficient in relevant software programs, including Word, Excel, Adobe and Outlook.
• Evidence of excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong service-centered philosophy and ability to work independently and effectively as a team member.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Familiarity with UNL academic programs, administrative structure and software programs.

Benefits: NUFlex benefit program offers customizable benefits including options to enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement options, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, staff/dependent scholarship program and more.

Applicant review begins February 20 and continues until filled. A criminal history background check will be conducted. View requisition S_260090 at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to apply.

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