Administrative Assistant I
Job Summary
Performs a variety of routine administrative and staff support by way of standard clerical duties for an office, department, college, or unit, such as composing a variety of standard documents and correspondence, relaying and resolving routine telephone and/or walk-up inquiries, scheduling calendar items and meetings, making travel arrangements, processing forms, performing data entry, and establishing and maintaining records. May provide direct administrative support to one or more employee at the level of manager, assistant director, or above.
Responsibilities
- Greets and directs visitors, resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operations of department/division; accepts, screens, and routes telephone calls; maintains log of inquiries as required
- Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, drafts or prepares responses to routine inquiries, and operates a variety of office equipment
- Performs basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which may involve simple billing and cash receipt activities
- Establishes, maintains, processes, and updates files, records, certificates, and/or other documents
- Arranges meetings and conferences, schedules interviews and appointments, and performs other duties related to maintaining one or more individual schedules; makes travel and lodging arrangements, either directly or through travel agencies
- Performs a range of other staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters
- Orders, stocks, and distributes office supplies
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience
- One (1) or more years of related work experience
Proposed Salary
$19.38 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Application review may begin as early as February 23, 2026.
Other Information
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
- Work generally performed in an office environment
- Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
- Travel may be required
- May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day
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