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Position Number: | 104130 |
Position Title (Classification Title): | Administrative Specialist 104130 |
Working Title: | Administrative Specialist |
Job Summary: | Performs a variety of administrative and management duties requiring an extensive working knowledge of departmental college and university procedures. Manages the administrative and operational details of daily activities within the department exercise independent judgment and making decisions that govern the operation of the office. Performs work assignments independently in the selection and implementation of problemsolving and decisionmaking techniques. Acts as a liaison between the chair deans faculty support staff students and student organization groups and the general public. Provides superior customer service to everyone. Manages multiple financial accounts and budgets from a variety of sources: seed Foundations E&G Auxiliary special awards/grants (FYRE OUR HIP etc). Provides faculty lab support with budgets purchasing and inventory management while keeping the department compliant with College and University policies and procedures. Provides support and training to Scholars and STEM Success staff. Assists the Chair and program coordinators with the course scheduling. Aids the Chair in hiring and onboarding adjunct faculty and student employees. Promotes a positive image of the Department the College and the University as a whole. |
Department | Chemistry |
FLSA: | NonExempt |
Minimum Qualifications: | A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite |
Position Qualifications: | Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Knowledge of the methods of compiling organizing and analyzing data. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication. Knowledge of supervisory/office management principles and practices. Knowledge of computers and software related to performing daily responsibilities. |
Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge of college and university policies and procedures. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask at an efficient and effective level. Be able to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment in making decisions related to the overall function of the department. Effective oral and written communication skills with strong customer service skills including the ability to interact well with students staff and faculty. Experience with building budgets and financial management in an office setting including basic accounting and bookkeeping practices. Experience purchasing and tracking resources and maintaining inventory for a complex office with diverse needs. Have experience with Banner systems. Experience with records management. |
Essential Functions / Job Duties: | - 35 Departmental Support Provides support for all the operations in the Chemistry Department. Coordinates and manages daily functions of the department. This is an ongoing function and is critical to the overall success and the efficient function of the department. Plan manage and organize all office operations in coordination with the Department Chair. Participate in the development and implementation of departmental internal operating procedures. Ensure the efficient operation of the Department in the absence of the Chair. Ensure and maintain customer service orientation for students and faculty in the provision of office support services. Manage departmental phone line and email account. Assist with student inquiries and direct them to the appropriate individual. Manage incoming and outgoing mail directing it to the appropriate party. Assists the Chair in preparing and submitting the departmental teaching schedule for the registrar office for each semester. Ensures the department meets all departmental college and university deadlines. Interact with faculty and staff on a daily basis to troubleshoot problems. Assist in departmental event planning. Schedule arrange and prepare for meetings. Maintain Google calendar for department 58C 202 meeting room 58C/204L conference room and 58C atrium availability; schedule appointments and meetings with faculty staff students partnering agencies department committees. When necessary attend departmental meetings serve as recording person recording and transcribing departmental meeting minutes. Serve as liaison between other departments students and members of the community. Provide textbook ordering support by keeping an updated list of publisher representatives for all faculty to access. Provides departmental support as available to student organization groups. Assists the Colleges Travel Specialist as needed with travel arrangements for students faculty and guest travelers. Also may be needed to assist with travel cash advances and expense reports. Supports needs and development of Scholars and STEM Success staff (Essential)
- 35 Budget Responsibility Uses University systems to access departmental budgets. Maintains accurate records on spending throughout the departments E&G grants foundation accounts sponsored research etc. with monthly reconciliations. Review and verify budget data for consistency with financial objectives. Plan a yearly budget with the Chair recommending budget expenditures. Maintain open dialogue with the Chair to ensure the Department operates with sound fiscal best practices. Manages all purchase orders pcard orders proposals requisitions journal entries direct pay etc for the department. Review Concur report for other members of the HMCSE. Process all scholarships and grants to include offer letter submission and updated spreadsheet for the department. Serves as budget manager for the department. Works with the HMCSE Business Manager and personnel in the financial services office to reconcile discrepancies when needed. Responsible for ordering office supplies. Provides the Chair with a monthly report of budget expenditures. Must have an understanding of rules related to grants foundation accounts and E&G requirements and limitations. Reconciles all accounts used to support student faculty and staff travel. Trains and support budget and reporting requirements for Scholars and STEM Success staff (Essential)
- 10 Records Management Records Management Departmental Liaison. Manager of Shared Google Drive Maintain confidential personnel files and verify they meet SACS compliance. Develop departmental record schedules in order to prepare maintain and secure all records/files/documents for the department. Set up records as needed to be picked up by UWF Records Management department for short term storage. Files are established for easy retrieval of information for data compilation and reference. Arrange record disposition with UWF Records Management department. Periodically check on employees certifications and required training for compliance with the Universitys requirements. Send out notification as needed. Including department scholars and STEM Success staff. Responsible for all students TA records and training. (Essential)
- 10 Chair Serve as confidential assistant to the Chair. Assist Chair with special projects. Professionally and in a timely manner perform other related responsibilities duties and/or tasks as assigned and deemed necessary to maintain the integrity of the department as well as to fulfill the obligations requirements and functions of the department in ensuring that programs and service are consistent without interruptions or delays. Keep chair apprised of the daytoday activities issues and concerns with potential for decrease in service to students faculty and/or the university. (Essential)
- 5 Hiring Prepare adjunct appointment forms. Process student action sheets Work with the Chair to hire adjuncts as needed. Verify adjunct applications for SACSCOCS compliance. Submit all documents required to Human Resources. Review and approve appropriate timesheets for all employees of the department Provide logistical informational support for departmental Sunshine Searches Trains Scholars and STEM Success staff on proper hiring procedures. (Essential)
- 5 OPS Staff and Student Workers Supervision Assign work duties and work schedules to all lab TAs with the consultation of the Department chair. Train all OPS staff and student workers on office equipment usage filing mail distribution and any other tasks assigned Trains Scholars and STEM Success staff on procedures related to OPS staff and work study student hiring practices. (Essential)
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Physical Demands: | - Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat cold noise dust dirt chemicals etc. but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts bruises etc.
- Impact of Deadlines:Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond ones control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
- Standing: Daily
- Walking:Daily
- Sitting:Daily
- Reaching with hands and arms:Daily
- Climbing or balancing:Never
- Stooping:Occasionally
- Use of hands to handle objects:Daily
- Lifting up to 10lbs:Occasionally
- Lifting up to 25lbs:Occasionally
- Lifting over 25lbs:Never
- Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally:Daily
- Hearing as perceive sound by ear:Daily
- Vision as distinguish colors & depth:Daily
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Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: | This position requires a criminal background screen. This position requires fingerprinting. This position is eligible for veterans preference.
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Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Work Hours | 8:00am5:00pm |
FTE | 1.0 |
Salary Range | $36000$43000 |
Pay Basis | Annually |
Closing Date: | 5/5/2025 |
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: .
Applicants are required to attach a resume cover letter and contact information for three references.
An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process.
For assistance please contact Human Resources ator email
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans Preference pursuant to Section 295.07 F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation in addition to the DD214 may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214 visit or call.
At the conclusion of this search if a nonpreference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preferenceeligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Division of Benefits and Assistance 9500 Bay Pines Blvd. Room 214 St. Petersburg Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57 F.S.
Prior to filing a complaint it is the responsibility of the preferenceeligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date whichever is later in time if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.
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Required Experience:
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