"Administrative Specialist"

Job Summary

The Administrative Specialist oversees the day-to-day administrative operations of Advising for the department of University Advising Services. Supervises assigned support staff to fulfill administrative responsibilities of the department. This position supports multiple advising offices within the department.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provides administrative support to include maintaining schedule/calendar, screening telephone communication, greeting and directing visitors, and dealing with administrative problems and inquiries.
• Completes transfers, reconciles expenditure transactions, maintains internal accounting records, and other transactional duties related to fiscal administration.
• Fulfills purchasing requirements for assigned area, researching items and obtaining price quotes, entering information into university systems, receiving purchase orders, maintaining P-Card information, and reconciling purchases.
• Establishes and maintains systems for administration of records for the area, including electronic files, records, and databases.
• Supports employment administration and human resources processes, serving as a point of contact with the central HR department. Administers appointment paperwork requirements for department employees. Fulfills administrative requirements for employment searches within area of responsibility.
• Tracks and audits department leave records and employee time sheets. Prepares and approves payroll certifications. Reviews and reconciles payroll registers and updates pay distribution.
• Arranges and coordinates travel for department staff, faculty, and incoming guests and speakers.
• Composes and prepares written documents and correspondence for the office, including memos, letters, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Prepares special spreadsheet reports and presentations as needed. May prepare brochures or update department web site content.
• Provides transactional maintenance of funds and accounts for a unit or department.

Other Duties:

• Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Provides administrative support for advising functions such as Orientation, group workshops, recruitment activities, and Transition.
• Provides administrative support for multiple advising areas within the department of University Advising Services.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires a high school diploma and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Work experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with Ellucian Workday, Cognos, and Gulfline.
• Work experience in an academic advising-related setting.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a flexible work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to transition between multiple workspaces and team environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures consistently.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw valid conclusions, and/or develop appropriate alternatives where applicable.

Pay Grade 13

This position is not eligible for sponsorship