BASIC FUNCTION
Contribute to the success of a project program unit department or college/division by providing administrative services through the coordination and support of operations and/or lead the organization by planning directing and evaluating operations.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Operational Support and Management:
- Support the daily operations of an office project or program including coordination of specialized events and activities appropriateness of expenditures contract or grant requirements and changes in policies and procedures.
- May require advanced knowledge and expertise in specific office project or program to provide administrative/ operational support and management.
- Make decisions and exercise a high level of autonomy while typically performing administrative support/ management responsibilities for executives of an organization (e.g. Deans Directors DEOs VPs) including managing schedules correspondence and travel arrangements.
Human Resources (HR):
- Initiate HR transactions at the request of others.
- May exercise knowledge of HR policies and procedures and provide basic guidance and advice.
- May serve as Unit Human Resources Representative for unit or department.
- May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for students/temporary staff.
Financial Responsibility:
- Initiate purchasing requests for supplies and equipment.
- Monitor accounts/expenditures; reconcile statements.
Strategic Planning:
- May assist in the coordination/preparation of strategic plans in support of the Dean Director DEO or VP. Establish timelines remind contributors proof and edit.
Information Management:
- Typically is the primary contact for the project program unit department or college/division by providing information and responding to inquiries. Gather and provide information using available resources.
Communications Management:
- Prepare and administer correspondence. Serve as liaison to faculty staff students alumni and public concerning inquiries or complaints requiring interpretation of policies procedures and programs. May serve as primary contact for building maintenance and facilities management.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Division Coordinator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional and administrative supervision is exercised over support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- 6 months of related experience is required.
Position and Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
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