Research Administrative Assistant STEM

Research Administrative Assistant

School of STEM

Tuba City Center

Duty Schedule:

40 hours/week preferably 8 hours per day from Monday to Friday

Summary/Objective of Position:

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible to maintain and coordinate general operations and support for the CONVOY projects smooth continuation. Communicates professionally with the team college faculty administration and staff as well as institutions and programs external to the college. Keeping immediate supervisor informed regularly and as needed of all significant problems progress and activities. Assist hiring student interns from Junior high school high schools and Dine College. Responsible for completing and recording time sheets drafting correspondence completing all paper work distribution of stipends and maintaining budget and financial transactions up to date.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working condition associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. To adhere to the institutions high standards supporting its integrity in compliance with accreditation requirements.
2. To observe and comply with the Colleges Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.
3. Assist the Project Director in daily operations of CONVOY by appropriate communication as needed.
4. Distributes informative flyers brochures photocopies and other materials among participants as requested.
5. Maintains a filing system for the CONVOY project documents students and correspondence to ensure effective communication organization and flow through college system in a timely manner.
6. Maintains general operations by using office software such as MS word MS Exel Outlook and other College software to support tracking of Project training travel resources meetings and events.
7. Keeps records of all expenditures purchases requisitions and inventory by using MS Excel.
8. Assists Project Director in timely annual reporting and budget submissions for each fiscal year.
9. Makes travel training conference arrangements and coordinates approval process and requests through Finance Office and appropriate line of authority.
10. Assists in College-wide events such as inter-campus academic achievement and graduation etc.
11. Assist CONVOY Director in matters related to the project and when needed.
12. The person will also be assisting the PI in RQ submissions purchasing tracking POs contacting vendors and organizing activities related to CONVOY and MS biology students and research.

Driving the GSA vehicles for student recruitment and driving GSA van during summer internship for students field trips..

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• Associate Degree in Science/Accounting/Business/Commerce or similar field.

Preferred:

• BS in Science/Accounting/Business/Commerce or similar field. The amount of experience required to enable an employee with the necessary experience attain acceptable proficiency and skill to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Knowledge:

• Must have willingness and ability to learn instruct guide and assist the project team researchers and students under this grant.
• Demonstrates a keen understanding of numeracy and an understanding of finance ordering purchasing of scientific material.
• Working knowledge of establishing and maintaining an inventory management system.
• Must have people management skills including the ability to inspire lead and motivate a team of people delegate work and explain ideas.
• Must be able to handle public concerns/complaints in the office via phone in a polite and professional manner.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have high interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students staff faculty administration vendors and the general public.
• Must be able to learn and utilize the institutions current CMMS Asset Essential Event Manager.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse operations and ability to utilize a computerizes maintenance management system to track inventory of equipment chemicals supplies and other materials.
• Phone etiquette and office techniques.
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization & time management skills.
• Must be able to use general office equipment computer software and the Internet to maintain database for inventory reports
• Must work well with others. Effectively communicate with immediate supervisor and subordinates.

Physical Requirements Work Environment & Travel:

• Must be able to work in an office setting but also exposure to warehouse/repair shop environment.
• Physical requirements not limited to lifting up to ten pounds.
• Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Drivers license.

Required Experience:

Junior IC