Administrative Assistant

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Job Category:

University Staff

Regular

Administrative Assistant II

The Administrative Assistant II will provide essential administrative support to the departments of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) and Genetics, within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). This full-time position serves as the first point of contact for the departments, offering a welcoming and professional presence while assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing documents and maintaining departmental files
• Processing student hires and supporting onboarding activities
• Assisting with purchasing and financial transactions
• Responding to inquiries and guiding guests
• Managing mail distribution and recordkeeping

The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, highly organized, and skilled in time management, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and a customer‑service‑oriented approach are essential for success in this role.

Additional Information:

• After training, the employee may work remotely one day per week
• A probationary period may be required
• A criminal background check may be required

• Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, provides basic organizational information via phone, in person and through other communication mediums, and routes more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities
• Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
• May process student hourly appointments for the department
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations
• Initiates and assists with financial transactions for the department
• Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
• Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Department of Life Sciences Communication

The employee will split their time between the departments of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) and Genetics. Learn more about LSC at  and Genetics at .

The minimum starting pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. Actual pay rate will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Administrative support experience requiring excellent organizational and time management skills
• Competency using Microsoft Office Suite and conferencing software such as Zoom, Web Ex and Teams
• Experience organizing and managing operational details/logistics, including scheduling, calendar management, and meeting arrangements

• Experience working in a higher education setting in an administrative role
• Experience with financial processes and systems including expense reimbursements and purchasing cards
• Experience with human resource systems

H.S. Diploma Preferred Minimum

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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