Academic Administrative Assistant, Natural Sciences

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Job Description:

The Academic Administrative Assistant position is a full-time career service providing administrative support to departmental staff faculty and students under the supervision of the Department Head the Academic Administrative Assistant must develop a thorough knowledge of the academic programs student services and College processes related to the department. The Administrative Assistant maintains standards of confidentiality and privacy in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the College; creates manages and executes budget expenditures upon approval by the department head; processes payroll and personnel documents; maintains records and processes departmental and College-related forms and reports; develops and maintains office files and correspondence; monitors orders and processes requisitions for department materials and supplies; operates office equipment; schedules appointments and meetings; and assists with preparation of the annual budget. Additionally the Administrative Assistant works effectively in a fast-paced high-volume environment adapting quickly to the needs of visitors to the departmental office and juggling multiple tasks all while demonstrating professionalism and providing quality customer service; follows simple and complex written and verbal instructions; and performs other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must possess the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision and exercise discretion concerning confidential matters. Attention to detail and computer proficiency (spreadsheet management electronic correspondence and word processing skills) are essential for success in this position. The position may require availability to work flexible hours including some evenings. This position reports to the Department Head Natural Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree or associate degree and two years of related experience; demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite in a networked office setting; and internet navigation skills. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.

Pursuant to College policy it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of 435.04(2) Florida Statutes related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

*Per F.S. 295.065 Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans will receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

Annual Salary: $33675.00 ($17.27/hour)

Supplemental Materials: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter résumé and unofficial transcripts to supplement the online application. If veterans preference is claimed a copy of the DD-214 must be submitted. Supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application. For assistance contact the recruiting department at .

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Review of applications will begin October 13 2025. To receive full consideration the online application and supplemental application materials must be received no later than October 12 2025.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health dental vision hospitalization and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Floridas Group Insurance Program. All employees in established eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program tuition waivers educational opportunities and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race ethnicity national origin color sex age religion marital status pregnancy disability sexual orientation gender identity or genetic information in its educational programs activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the Colleges nondiscrimination policies contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at Pensacola State College 1000 College Blvd. Pensacola Florida 32504.