Academic Affairs Admin Lead: Budgets, Scheduling & Events

University System of New Hampshire; Keene, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene State College, located in Keene, NH, invites applications for a Senior Administrative Assistant. The role provides high-level administrative support to Academic Affairs, handling inquiries, scheduling, and coordination across departments.

You will work with the Dean, chairs, and staff to ensure smooth operations and accurate data management. The position emphasizes budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and reporting, with opportunities to assist events and communications.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent; four years of increasing office support experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access; relational databases.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line administrative support for academic departments, including inquiries and phone coverage.
• Enter course schedules and assist with hiring and supervising student workers.
• Manage deadlines, budgeting tasks, and routine financial transactions.
• Prepare reports and data extractions; create and post communications.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate department communications with stakeholders.
• Maintain filing systems and assist with social media updates.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Access

Relational databases

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Keene State College, located in Keene, NH, invites applications for a Senior Administrative Assistant. The role provides high-level administrative support to Academic Affairs, handling inquiries, scheduling, and coordination across departments.

You will work with the Dean, chairs, and staff to ensure smooth operations and accurate data management. The position emphasizes budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and reporting, with opportunities to assist events and communications.