Administrative Assistant

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant supports the Associate Vice President of the Division of Campus & Community Engagement and the Center for Social Research at Central Connecticut State University. The role provides confidential administrative support, manages the AVP’s calendar, handles incoming communications, and assists in preparing documents and materials.

• Manage the AVP’s calendar and scheduling.
• Process incoming communications and email correspondence.
• Prepare, proofread, and produce reports, letters, memos, and other materials.
• Organize and maintain filing systems.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Manage the reception area and provide courteous service to visitors.
• Process expenses, track budgets, and order office supplies in accordance with university purchasing policies.
• Compile confidential information and prepare presentations for meetings and events.
• Supervise, train, or direct student staff or part‑time staff as assigned.
• Be available for evening or weekend events as required.

• Knowledge of office administration and management.
• Knowledge of business math.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and tablets.
• Proficiency with office suite software, Adobe, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Skill to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capability to meet personally with a variety of people as a representative of the University System.

• Minimum five years of experience providing administrative support in an office setting.
• Experience maintaining expense records and budget tracking.
• Strong organizational skills for efficient office operation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to produce quality typewritten materials using PC equipment and software such as office suite, Adobe, and Teams.
• Preferred: experience in higher education and budget management, and a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• College or university background is desirable.

The position is compensated at the Professional 2 salary level in accordance with CCSU Human Resources Policies for Management and Professional Personnel. Employees receive a competitive salary and a range of fringe benefits, including:

• Paid personal, vacation, and sick leave accruals.
• Medical, dental, and prescription plans.
• Group life insurance.
• Retirement and retiree health care options.
• Tuition waiver for the employee and eligible dependents at any Connecticut State University.
• Voluntary benefits such as deferred retirement contribution plans, dependent care assistance, medical flexible spending accounts, and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.

Central Connecticut State University is an affirmative action employer that actively encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Final date to receive applications:
June 30, 2026.