Office Manager and Administrative Lead for the College of Arts and Sciences Job Salem area,Massachusetts USA,Administrative/Clerical

Overview

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) seeks an experienced and organized Office Manager & Administrative Lead to provide administrative and project management support to the Office of the Dean while serving as a lead resource, mentor, and trainer for administrative staff across the College's departments. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for Dean's Office operations, manage a wide range of administrative duties requiring confidentiality, sound judgment, and independent reasoning, and serve as the go-to resource for administrative staff throughout CAS on matters of office procedure, systems, and professional development.

Salem State University is where professional ambition and community purpose meet. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, we have a deep commitment to the students, employees and neighbors who make up our university community. Our staff are integral to everything we do, from supporting first-generation college students to advancing civic engagement across the North Shore. If you're looking for a career that challenges and fulfills you, and a team that celebrates who you are, we'd love to welcome you to Salem State.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Two or more years of office management experience in a higher education or similarly complex organization

Thorough knowledge of office practices, procedures, and management, and the ability to apply this knowledge to effectively manage daily office operations across multiple departments.

Experience in training, mentoring, or developing other administrative staff.

Skill in using electronic and computerized office equipment and systems.

Experience and ability to plan, organize, and work efficiently, accurately, and independently, while exercising sound judgement.

Experience exercising discretionwith confidential matters and dealing tactfully with others.

Experience handling numerous and complex assignments simultaneously in an effective and efficient manner.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives, including in a lead capacity without direct supervisory authority

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty members, staff, and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and experiences

Working Location

This is an onsitepositionin Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities,which may require occasional/frequent/regular work on evenings and weekends.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr.

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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