"Senior Administrative Assistant for Academic Centers and Operations"

Position Summary:

Senior Administrative Assistant - Academic Centers and Operations
Join the University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic research university where purpose meets excellence! We're seeking a dynamic Senior Administrative Assistant to support our prestigious School of Business Administration's Academic Centers and Operations. Apply today!

Reporting to the SBA Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant for Academic Centers and Operations provides administrative and operational support across multiple areas, including faculty hiring and compensation, purchasing, PCard reconciliation, and academic center programming. The role supports day-to-day logistics and ensures compliance with university procedures related to employment, travel, and academic support operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of administrative support experience in a professional setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with purchasing and travel systems.
• Ability to manage confidential information and prioritize tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in higher education administrative services.
• Familiarity with Banner, Cognos, Chrome River, and university HR/payroll systems.
• Knowledge of university purchasing and travel reimbursement processes.
• Experience supporting academic centers or programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.