Office Associate, Senior College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Office

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JOB TITLE:

College of Arts & Sciences Deans Office Senior Office Associate

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform complex administrative/management support tasks with discretionary authority; independently make decisions that substantially impact operations within and outside College of Arts & Sciences Deans Office; administratively supervise comprehensive office operations and support staff for the College of Arts & Sciences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently interpret policy and procedures providing interpretations requiring extensive knowledge of University state and federal rules and regulations. Provide guidance on policy and procedure to students faculty and staff.
• Perform complex problem resolution serving as a resource for all College of Arts & Sciences department staff faculty and students.
• Assist with and provide leadership for event planning activities for college events including several large events as well as recurring smaller events.
• Perform accounting duties to include procurement card reconciling purchase order submission and payment reimbursement submission invoice submission interdepartmental transfer processing and oversight of the payment of monthly bills.
• Support College committees providing research to compile develop analyze and integrate data. Prepare related reports and correspondence; perform research for special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Create and/or maintain complex records systems and/or databases including management of Arts & Sciences Course Action Proposals and student documents.
• Coordinate information between individuals departments and/or outside agencies as directed; assist with problem resolution as required.
• Make recommendations on and revise existing office policies systems methods and procedures; create/revise related documentation. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manage office annual calendar including tracking and sending annual awards correspondence and related announcements.
• Along with other staff serve as main office contact to include answering phone calls responding to emails scheduling appointments and assisting with walk-in visitors.
• Supervise work-study students and manage responsibilities of the Office Associate.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Attention to detail
• Consistency
• Individual Leadership
• Initiative
• Quality Orientation
• Work Prioritization & Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 1 year progressively responsible work-related experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with purchasing procurement cards and purchase orders
• Experience with electronic record keeping and reporting
• Experience in higher education government or non-profit organization
• Event planning experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 11/23/2025 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

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