Administrative Support Specialist

Department: Biology - 250100

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass a Criminal Background Check
• Ability to communicate in written and/or verbal form
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to professionally represent the program/department
• Ability to work with clients (students, employees, public) via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, phone calls, and/or emails
• As needed, ability to work independently or as a team member
• Ability to be organized

License/Certification Required

(None specified)

Essential Job Functions

• Process travel forms as required
• Process departmental payroll bi-weekly for temporary employees
• Process student and non-student employee paperwork for hiring process
• Onboarding of student and non-student employees
• Other duties at request of department chair

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

(None specified)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Work Schedule/Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

Anticipated Hiring Range: (Not specified)

Closing Date: 10/2/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52077

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.