Administrative Assistant & Budget Coordinator

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Kent State University in Ohio is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to faculty and administrators, coordinate daily business functions, and help with programs and projects. Reports to designated supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma plus 18 months of training in office administration, or equivalent experience, and at least two years of secretarial/administrative support experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus completion of 18 months formal training in office administration, public administration or related field (or equivalent training or experience which provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities).
• A minimum of two years’ experience in providing secretarial/administrative support in increasingly demanding positions.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting procedures and terminology; office practices and procedures; specific software may be preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison and acts on behalf of administrator in dealings with people within and outside the University; represents administrator at meetings and conferences; may compose non-routine correspondence.
• Coordinates and monitors department budgets and expense accounts; approves expenditures and signs financial forms; researches discrepancies; assists in budget projections.
• Assists in administration of department programs/projects; ensures compliance with policies; drafts and composes reports; provides technical advice to aid decision making; answers questions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Time management

Education

High school diploma + 18 months formal training in office administration or related field

2 years’ experience in secretarial/administrative support

Job description

Kent State University in Ohio is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to faculty and administrators, coordinate daily business functions, and help with programs and projects. Reports to designated supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma plus 18 months of training in office administration, or equivalent experience, and at least two years of secretarial/administrative support experience.