Administrative Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible administrative and secretarial experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s department of Real Estate Services and Asset Management is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Provides secretarial, clerical and administrative support for the Office of Real Estate Services and Asset Management under the direction of the Executive Director, along with minor support for the Chief Economic Development Officer and Office of Commercialization and Industry Collaboration.
• Interprets rules, regulations and policies while supporting the units of the division in planning, initiating, and carrying to completion moderately complex duties.
• Makes travel arrangements, schedules appointments, and assists in maintaining multiple personal and scheduled room use calendars.
• Prepares travel requests and travel reimbursements, correspondence, reports, requisitions, purchase orders, fund/revenue transfers, and direct pays which requires proficient use of Adobe, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Concur, and Banner Finance Systems and/or designated accounting Program(s) as directed.
• Coordinates meetings, workshops, conferences, and other events.
• Serves as recording secretary at select meetings including scheduling, distribution of official meeting minutes, and catering coordination.
• Researches, creates and/or edits complex reports and documents.
• Reviews and edits documents for accuracy and completeness, and compliance with University guidelines.
• Receives and distributes incoming mail, phone calls, department inquiries and visitors.
• Communicates frequently with other directors, departmental chairs, faculty, administrators, non-University personnel, etc.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/30/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours

Working Hours 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Job Location

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • Linked In
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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