Administrative Secretary School of Applied Human Development

Provides high level administrative support to department administrator. Relieves the administrator of non-routine administrative tasks which may be confidential in nature. Serves as liaison between administrator and subordinates/others. Prepares written and oral communications. Maintains and monitors the administrators calendar/schedule. May supervise student employees. Assists with financial budgets; plans events; works with publications and public relations.

• Responsible for day-to-day school administrative operations. Maintains essential and confidential information.

• Registers students and provides basic information regarding course prerequisites class availability independent study and online schedule development. Runs reports and tracks.

• Interviews hires trains and evaluates student employees. Administers student time.

• Manages all department event planning including department meetings. Records minutes.

• Coordinates the design writing and publication of departmental publications and public relations materials.

• Assists the administrator with the faculty and/or staff recruitment process. Processes applications. Maintains confidential files. Compiles enters retrieves and maintains information in database systems. Runs reports. May track credentials.

• Serves as department representative on college committees as needed. Works on special department projects

• Works closely with Assistant School Directors

The following Experience is required:

• One year related experience required

The following Education is required:

• High school diploma or GED required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills Knowledge of basic reading skills Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written
• Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
• Ability to work in changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interact effectively with students faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
• Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
• Knowledge of computer skills such as MS Office presentations spreadsheets and/or database entry/query
• Ability to query run reports and modify data in financial systems
• Ability to access and maintain document imaging systems including scanning and filing documents
• Ability to accurately receive and disburse cash whether currency credit cards checks or other payment forms
• Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
• Ability to draft office correspondence
• Ability to effectively utilize audio/visual equipment

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply: November 24 2025

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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