30% Provide advice counsel and information regarding departments academic activities to student faculty or staff. Perform tasks and provide information regarding graduate and undergraduate admission registration and financial aid and scholarship processes following standard procedures with basic interpretation of policies that may include processing and reviewing admission applications credentials and decision; registration course evaluation evaluate transfer coursework and degree completion; process notify and monitoring student scholarship and scholarship application. Assist with creating and monitoring of course and classroom scheduling and enrollment. Analyze maintain and monitor confidential academic paperwork records and databases. Create reports to provide information for decision making purposes and to distribute as needed. Assist with coordinating various student related programs and events hosted by the department.

30% Serve as administrative support to the Department Chair or School Director by providing and overseeing services such as maintaining the Department Chair or School Directors calendar; preparing and proofreading documents; organizing and maintaining paper and electronic filing systems and databases; coordinating travel arrangements and coordinating projects. May assist with support of departmental website.

30% Support daily departmental business including monitoring department and program budgets; obtaining and maintaining inventory of equipment services and supplies; administers departmental purchasing activities; authorizes limited expenditures. Assist with the employment process and maintaining departmental personnel records coordinate position searches and other personnel matters (may include but not limited to appointments/changes faculty load reporting part-time faculty reasonable assurance memos Personnel Action Forms and student employment processes). Assist with department events conferences and make travel arrangements as needed. May serve as building coordinator and work with PFOC and locking systems as needed.

10 % Oversee department administrative staff and students by providing functional guidance to ensure smooth workflow. Provide guidance in creating and revising departmental policies and procedures. Perform other job-related duties as needed by the Department Chair or School Director.

Education:

Requires 18 months of education or training beyond high school.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

None.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 4 years experience in office/clerical procedures with preferably 2 years in a higher education or similar environment. Advanced computer knowledge relating to word processing spreadsheet and database software packages. A working knowledge or ability to learn web content management software enterprise resource planning system and other systems or application used within the department. Ability to use and retrieve information from databases to perform daily job duties required. Ability to coordinate programs work in a fast-paced environment and utilize new technology required. Strong interpersonal problem-solving and research skills required. Ability to maintain and monitor budgets required. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.

Leadership:

Functional guidance over nonexempt staff including general scheduling assigning tasks and monitoring work activities.

Physical Requirements:

Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking standing etc. May occasionally

lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions:

No major sources of working conditions discomfort standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to

occasional noise crowded working conditions minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems and/or up to 40% use of PC

terminal.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume cover letter and a list of three professional references.

Application Deadline:

Review of applicants will begin on June 26 2025.
Compensation:

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.