Administrative Assistant, Student Transitions and Family Engagement

Job Title

Administrative Assistant, Student Transitions and Family Engagement Department Student Life Orientation Worker

Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks involving some discretion and requiring moderate amounts of independent judgment related to the oversight of the daily operations of a University administrative unit.

• Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth workflow and professional quality of work product.
• Serves as an informational resource to staff, investigating and resolving problems related to area of expertise.
• Assists University staff, faculty, and students by answering inquiries and providing information.
• Oversees staff and assists in enforcement of policies and procedures, including establishing schedules and reviewing performance.
• Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding department’s programs and activities; produces reports.
• Assists in financial and budgetary tasks—preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, processing payments—and may maintain inventory of supplies.

Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise.

• Knowledge of unit’s operations, policies, and procedures.
• Supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of computer and office applications.
• Research skills.

Supports the orientation registration system and related processes; supports administrative and logistics questions connected to the Miami Family Fund; serves as a front‑facing team member providing customer service and support to students, families, and the broader university community.

None.

A criminal background check is required.

All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free.

This organization participates in E‑Verify.

Positions approved for remote work are subject to modification or revocation by the University at any time.

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty

Staff or 513‑529‑3560.

Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encouraging applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.