South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment
that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and
students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your
professional goals, on campus and online.
The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a
history formed by the many individuals who have developed the
education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to
students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South
University. Whether you have been part of the University family for
many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about
joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can
call home.
What's next for you is the first priority for us!
Visit
www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what
makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in
the lives of students eager to learn and grow.
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMAR Y
:
This position will provide administrative support to a given
department or multiple departments. Incumbent must assure that the
South University philosophy: quality services to clients;
development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees;
sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to
innovation, positive thinking and expansion is considered in
carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this
position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform routine clerical duties including filing, copying,
typing, preparing agendas and meeting minutes.
Order supplies and maintain all office equipment such as fax
machines, copy machines, and printers.
Answer telephones and direct inquiries as appropriate.
Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate destination.
Maintain calendars, schedule travel arrangements as needed,
schedule meetings, set up Web Ex meetings.
Enter data various systems and run reports
Track spending and submit budget reports following budgetary
guidelines.
Act as a liaison with vendors in ensures invoices are up to
date. Assist in forecasting future budgetary needs.
Participate in special projects as assigned.
Act as contact person and keep timeline updated.
Plan/Coordinate off-site conferences and events.
Maintain SharePoint Intranet website for the department,
provide assistance to others using the site.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 3-4 years of progressive experience providing administrative
support.
- Experience scheduling conference calls and meetings.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff
populations.
- Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation
skills.
- Strong computer skills. MS Office Suite.
- Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a
member of a team and work collaboratively with other
departments.
- Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, etc.) and to
understand and respond positively to their requests.
- Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple
priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet
deadlines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those encountered while performing the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the position.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student
and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a
diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and
perspectives can thrive.