Administrative Assistant

• Serve as the principal source of information and contact for University and department; act as a liaison to faculty, staff, students, and other institutional offices
• Maintain office space, fostering a sense of community and a welcoming environment
• Organize and implement administrative systems and procedures to promote structure and increased efficiency within the department; assist in the development and updating of department policy and procedures guides and manuals
• Provide phone and in-person reception, referring visitors and calls, providing general information about the department, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day flow of communication
• Draft, edit, write and send department-wide communications on behalf of supervisor; prepare reports and presentations
• Maintain inventory, billing, and orders for department office supplies, phones, copy machines, copy codes, and computers, in close collaboration with the administrative team
• Open, sort, and route mail to the appropriate personnel
• Accurately maintain and update room reservation requests as assigned
• Manage department calendars and scheduling
• Record, compile, and transcribe minutes of meetings, as requested
• Make copies, collate, and assemble materials as needed
• Assist in organizing staff meetings and other staff events, coordinate catering, and reservations assist with travel arrangements as requested
• Prepare reimbursements for submission to Finance
• Maintain files and record-keeping
• Play a key role in orienting new employees to the department. Coordinate ID, email, and PIN set up. Serve as point of contact for a new office set up, computer, software, and supplies ordering, key distribution, swipe card access, and/or visitor passes as needed; organize and implement administrative tracking systems and procedures to perform necessary duties
• Assist with the administrative aspects of departing employees, including coordination of the closedown of space in preparation for transition
• Assist in the hiring, training, and supervision of work-study students as needed
• Provide support for special projects and assume responsibility for the development, administration, and promotion of these, as needed by the department
• Record and maintain human-resource-related transactions and documents as required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Must possess skills to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the position
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively at all levels within the University in English; must possess effective presentation skills
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience working with clerical administration
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, professional working environment, working under pressure and maintaining composure; must be task oriented, a self-starter, and capable working independently
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software applications
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of professionals and constituents
• Ability to work evening and weekends as required

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of three years' experience in a clerical administrative role
• Bilingual: English and Arabic preferred
• Demonstrated experiences using computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Demonstrated adequate typing speed in English
• Demonstrated experience with various styles of formatting for documents ranging from letters to reports