Administrative Assistant 3

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 to coordinate administrative, financial, and operational tasks for the Student Wellness Center and the Student Advocacy Center. This on-site role supports directors and staff, managing confidential information with discretion.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to multitask across two teams in a dynamic university

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional administrative, office management, or business administration experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex workflows across two teams.
• Knowledge of business and financial principles including financial operations, procurement, expense reports, and inventory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative, financial, and operational functions for the Student Wellness Center and Student Advocacy Center.
• Provide direct administrative support to the Directors of both centers and support full-time staff.
• Navigate workflows across two high-traffic, student-centered departments with discretion.
• Support budgeting, procurement, and reporting processes as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business/financial/communications

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Job Title

Administrative Assistant 3

Department

Student Life | Student Wellness Center

The Administrative Assistant coordinates the comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational functions for both the Student Wellness Center (SWC) and the Student Advocacy Center (SAC) within the Holistic Student Well‑being portfolio. This role provides direct administrative support to the Directors of both centers, as well as general operational support for both full‑time staffs. The individual in this position must navigate the unique workflows of two high‑traffic, student‑centered departments, requiring exceptional multi‑tasking abilities, fiscal precision, and total discretion with confidential and private information.

This position will work on site. The office is open 9am‑5pm Monday‑Friday.

Qualifications Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional administrative, office management, or business administration experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and seamlessly manage complex workflows across two distinct teams or offices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business and financial principles, including experience with financial operations, procurement, purchasing, expense reports, balancing financial sheets, or inventory management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail and strong relationship management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and digital scheduling tools.

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, financial management, communications, or a closely related field.
• 4 years or more of relevant administrative and operational experience, preferably within a higher education environment.
• Direct experience handling university purchasing systems, e‑requests, travel reconciliation, and Workday financial systems (specifically within an Ohio State or similar higher education environment).
• Proven experience working with and potentially hiring and training student employees or part‑time staff.
• Experience preparing comprehensive financial and operational reports.
• Experience coordinating projects and operational processes, with the ability to manage multiple workflows in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex organizational/university policies and procedures.

Salary

The hiring range for this position is $21.35-$23.08/hr. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Additional Information

Career Roadmap Designation https://hr.osu.edu/career-roadmap/

Function: Business Planning and Operations Sub Function: Administrative Assistance Career Level: Techincal 2 Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Office of Student Life Mission Statement

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well‑being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location

Recreation and Physical Activity Center (0246)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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