Administrative Assistant

Otterbein-University; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Vacation (4 weeks)

Sick time (10 days)

Holidays (12+)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Otterbein University is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support the Business, Accounting, and Economics (BAE) Department. The role includes handling administrative tasks for the department chair and faculty, managing calendars, and coordinating with students and staff.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise initiative and professional judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality and work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department chair and faculty.
• Maintain calendars, correspondence, records, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with faculty searches, course scheduling, and publications.
• Monitor budgets, purchase supplies, and coordinate services.
• Train staff and student workers on department technologies.
• Serve as receptionist and liaison for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Forms

Canvas

Job description

Otterbein University is seeking an organized, customer-focused Administrative Assistant to support the Business, Accounting, and Economics (BAE) Department.

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the department chair and faculty while helping ensure the efficient operation of the department office. Serving as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, this role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position working 37.5 hours per week.

Department Operations & Administrative Support

• Support the daily operations of the department and provide administrative support to the department chair and faculty.
• Maintain calendars, appointments, correspondence, records, meeting minutes, and departmental files.
• Assist with faculty searches, course scheduling, departmental publications, and other academic administrative functions.
• Monitor departmental budgets, purchase supplies and equipment, and coordinate office services and repairs.
• Maintain SharePoint documents and office systems while training faculty and student workers on departmental technologies.
• Serve as a resource to part-time faculty regarding departmental policies and procedures.
• Serve as the department's primary receptionist by assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors, managing communications, and directing inquiries.
• Coordinate activities with university departments and arrange travel and lodging accommodations as needed.

Student, Faculty & Program Support

• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty.
• Provide information regarding courses, schedules, and degree requirements.
• Coordinate prospective student visits with Admissions, Athletics, and faculty.
• Coordinate the administrative functions of the Internship Program.
• Assist with onboarding new faculty members, including adjunct faculty.
• Order instructor textbooks and manage textbook adoptions each semester.
• Collect and submit syllabi to Academic Affairs.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, instructional materials, and examinations.
• Produce the department newsletter during the academic year.
• Coordinate the BAE Student Ambassador Program.

University Service

• Serve as a member of Staff Assembly and participate in meetings, events, and committee work as assigned.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview, hire, schedule, train, and support undergraduate work-study students employed by the department.
• Process student employment paperwork and timesheets.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties described. The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

Candidates must possess:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of directly related administrative or secretarial experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and office technology.

Core Competencies

Candidates must possess:

• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse university constituents.
• Basic mathematical proficiency and strong supervisory skills.

Technical Skills

Candidates must possess:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Forms.
• Familiarity with Canvas, spreadsheet software, and general office technology.
• Knowledge of general office and basic bookkeeping procedures.
• Ability to operate office equipment and adapt to new technologies and software applications.

Reasoning Ability

The position requires the ability to:

• Exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making in new or unfamiliar situations.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This role requires the ability to:

• Frequently sit, reach, communicate, and perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Occasionally stand, walk, stoop, bend, and lift or carry up to 5 pounds.
• Perform work requiring close vision.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an environmentally controlled office setting.

At Otterbein, our comprehensive benefits package helps you thrive both professionally and personally, offering:

• Generous tuition benefits for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and your dependents
• Four weeks of paid vacation to relax, recharge, and explore
• 10 days of paid sick time to prioritize your health
• 12 paid holidays plus bonus days throughout the year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life insurance for added peace of mind
• A defined contribution retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Wellness initiatives
• And even more ways Otterbein supports your success.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University’s achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.