Akron, Ohio

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR101402

This position will provide assistance to the Department of Psychology in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. This includes direct daily office operations pertaining to departmental program and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Research, collect, and interpret data for the purpose of providing information to others, developing programs, making recommendations, and preparing materials. Evaluate programs, provide input in the decision-making process and administers new policies and programs.

Maintain highly confidential personnel files and payroll records. Track available positions, compiles information for job descriptions, new job openings and employee searches. Interpret policies/procedures and transmit decisions and directives for the benefit of support staff, faculty and student assistants.

Maintain calendars, organize meetings, coordinate special events and travel arrangements and compose correspondence. Update and manage computer database and file systems. Utilize software packages and computer applications to create spreadsheets and documents for the completion of projects.

Monitor budgets, establish start-up accounting procedures, and manage or close out special accounts for the department. Research products, vendors, and prices to properly appropriate funds for the purchase of equipment and supplies.

Coordinate public relations activities for the purpose of responding to inquiries and complaints, furnishing information to the public and providing explanations. Act as a liaison between the department and the university community.

Assign, train, supervise and review the work of designated clerical support personnel and student assistants.

Additional Position Information:

Required Qualifications:

2 years experience and 18 months of education or training beyond high school.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume. 

Compensation: $15.00 hourly.

Application Deadline: August 20, 2024

This is a Union position with a salary Grade of 116. Salary determination is subject to the SBU Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Non-Exempt)Union Affiliation (if applicable):

Staff Bargaining UnitFor assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Judy Casserman

Email:

judy1@uakron.edu

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State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.