Administrative Assistant II
Primary Purpose:
Under general supervision provides administrative support to fulfill objectives of a large department, unit, or school and serves as the primary point of contact for assigned unit. For positions supporting academic units, additional responsibilities may be assigned specific to serving and supporting faculty, students, and parents.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions listed below are intended to identify those generally assigned, the position may perform many but not all, in addition, other responsibilities may be assigned that are unit specific and based on business need.
- Performs administrative duties for a unit, school or department using working knowledge of the unit's policies, procedures and practices.
- Processes accounts payable and/or reimbursement requests in timely manner.
- Assists in processing Pro-Card activity and statements.
- Arranges for facilities and equipment set-up as well as technical support.
- Requests for payment to vendors/accounts.
- Manages event expenses.
- Purchase's supplies/materials needed for events.
- Create fliers or other promotion materials.
- Serves as primary department contact and coordinator to campus departments/units as necessary including but not limited to guests or presenters.
- Performs Banner input of course schedules including all revisions, additions, and/or changes to schedule.
- Provides student overrides, prioritizes student need for classes, creates and maintains course waitlists, and provides troubleshooting and support for students; especially with issues/concerns regarding course availability and/or access.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of post-high school education.
- Two (2) years of administrative experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer office software including word-processing, spreadsheet applications and mail merge functions. PowerPoint or similar programs highly desired.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, departments, and others.
- Excellent phone & customer service skills, office organization, event/meeting scheduling and records management skills.
- Familiarity with basic budget and bookkeeping procedures.
- Web content management desired.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university. setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties require constant sitting and repetitive motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent walking, standing and simple grasping. Occasional climbing stairs, walking across campus, stooping and reaching. Constant communication using both spoken and written means. May be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work performed during standard business hours, but may be altered to accommodate department schedule (i.e. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.); occasional Saturday event coverage and overtime may be necessary based on business needs.
Note: This is an in-person onsite position.
Hiring Range: $20 - $21.75 per hour; We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32413
je-90bbca13a4a04be9a5817fdca43f310d
This is a Preview Listing…
You must sign in to see the full job description, and to apply.
Manage / Upgrade this job to a Full Job Listing.
Find Your Best Opportunity
Tell them AcademicJobs.com sent you!

