Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant I

The Department of Education invites applicants to apply for a full-time, nonexempt position with full benefits. The position will report to the Department Chair. The Administrative Assistant I will support the Department of Education performing moderately complex administrative duties. Incumbents have responsibility for office operations and function independently, where procedures have been established with moderate consequence of error. Salary Range: $45,375 - $51,783.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, and more.

Responsibilities include screening telephone calls and visitors, making travel arrangements, performing necessary follow-up for vouchers and reimbursements, ordering supplies and equipment, assisting with department budget, updating department accounts, and creating routine reports. Other duties include assisting with admissions-related outreach, faculty onboarding, and providing administrative support to adjunct faculty.

Physical demands may include extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at a desk, and lifting. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally, and operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences include strong written and oral communication skills, experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suites, experience providing administrative support in a higher education setting, and the ability to interact with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience providing administrative support.