"Office Manager Interdisciplinary Studies and School of Communication and Media"

Office Manager Interdisciplinary Studies and School of Communication and Media

Job ID: 295859
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Provides administrative and clerical support to assigned location, department, college and/or unit. Develops, maintains and ensures compliance of department records. Assists with budgetary matters, tracks department funds and purchasing. Compiles reports and monitors assigned projects and/or program components. May supervise assigned clerical staff and/or student assistants. May maintain the assigned location's Purchasing Card (PCard) usage and processes.

This position will be split 80/20 between The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and the School of Communications and Media.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with assigned area administrative and clerical duties
2. Maintains email, voicemail boxes and filing system
3. Receives and distributes incoming and outgoing mail
4. Manages supply inventory and submits invoices for payment
5. Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the department's purchasing card (PCard), cash and/or credit card
6. Prepares department meeting agendas, meeting notes and distributes accordingly
7. Assists with projects and event support
8. Creates and maintains office related records and reports
9. Interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating reports, policies and procedures
10. Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day office operations
11. May supervise assigned staff and/or student assistants

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience
Three (3) years of related administrative, office or clerical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience with office management or staff supervision
Previous experience in higher education

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $19.60 to $22.93 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to maintain and appropriately utilize the location's PCard
Able to maintain confidentiality
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of basic accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures
Basic understanding of budgets

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1%-24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.