Administrative Coordinator, LGBTQ+ Center

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Manages the daily operations of the office including opening and closing; manages infrastructure (i.e. space appearance purchasing supplies equipment phones and voicemail office calendars etc.) and the event management system.

• Serves as the initial point of contact for the department welcoming students faculty staff and other visitors both in person and on the phone.

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the department including calendar management and logistical support for meetings and projects.

• Manages and facilitates events coordinating with various departments vendors and the public.

• Develops and executes communication strategies for department events and initiatives including the creation of printed materials managing email lists and updating social media and websites.

• Provides logistical support for departmental outreach programming and assists with coordinating educational events and initiatives.

• Educates visitors about the departments services and other campus resources serving as a knowledgeable and compassionate point of contact.

• Supports the development of student groups and coalitions offering guidance on program development communication and implementation.

Required Education Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Associate degree plus three years of experience in office management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• General knowledge of office management procedures.

• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Google Office Suite and other relevant software with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment particularly when dealing with distressed individuals or sensitive issues.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Education Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

• Experience in higher education particularly within academic or student-life units.

• Experience with and demonstrated sensitivity to working with students from diverse backgrounds and with complex support needs.

• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of event management and program support within complex organizational structures preferred experience in higher education.

• Demonstrated experience supporting students who may have complex support needs or needs around multiple topics.

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasional outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

• Occasional noisy environments.

• Occasionally ascending or descending stairs

• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.

• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.

• Occasionally repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and military or veteran status.

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