Administrative Assistant I

Stark State College (OH); North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid life and AD&D insurance

State pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stark State College in North Canton, OH, seeks an Administrative Assistant I in the Business, Engineering and IT Division to support faculty, staff, and students and to act as a liaison among office staff and stakeholders.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of administrative experience or an Associate’s degree, and strong customer service, communication, and multitasking abilities. Full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of administrative assistant experience or an Associate’s degree required.
• Associate’s degree preferred in business, office administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to faculty, staff, and students within the assigned department.
• Serves as the first point of contact for a fast-paced office by greeting individuals, providing information, answering questions, and responding to requests.
• Performs routine to moderately complex administrative functions based on departmental policies.
• Coordinates and maintains efficient filing systems and office organization.
• Maintains good working relationships with other areas of the college for accurate reporting and coordination.
• Assists in planning and execution of community events and vendor communications.
• Manage department/division files, records, and databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with curriculum-related administrative functions and scheduling as appropriate.
• Support budget tracking and procurement processes by processing invoices, PO, and expense reports.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Administrative Assistant I, Business, Engineering and IT Division

The Administrative Assistant I (Business, Engineering and Information Technology Division) acts as a liaison between office staff and Stark State College students, external and internal stakeholders, has excellent customer service skills, and provides support to coworkers.

Salary range: Min: $33,403/yr. Max: $42,814

Typical Hours of Work: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Who We Are:

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success – for both our employees and our students – is the result.

You’ll be a Great Fit If:

If you are a problem solver who has excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail, this position would be a great fit. In addition to these skill sets, an ability to multitask, manage complex schedules, and meet changing deadlines is essential to the position.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Provides administrative support to faculty, staff, and students within the assigned department.
• Serves as the first point of contact for a fast-paced office by greeting individuals, providing information, answering questions directed via various modes (telephone, e-mail, in person), and responding to requests.
• Performs a variety of routine to moderately complex administrative office functions that require an understanding of departmental or divisional operations and policies in support of the department.
• Coordinates and maintains effective office procedures and efficient workflow. Establishes and maintains efficient filing systems and office organization.
• Maintains good working relationships with other areas of the college to ensure accurate reporting and coordination of activities.
• Exercises good judgment and discretion when handling confidential items or providing information to employees, students, or the public.
• Responsible for assisting in the successful planning, support, and execution facilitation of planned community events, including vendor communications as appropriate.
• Manage and maintain department/division files, records, and databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• May assist with curriculum-related administrative functions, including maintaining and updating curriculum materials, scheduling academic courses, updating program information, and processing textbook requisitions (as appropriate and assigned for department/division supported).
• Support budget tracking and procurement processes by processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of departmental/division events, workshops, and conferences.
• Responsible for assisting in the successful planning, support, and execution facilitation of planned community events, including vendor communications as appropriate.

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To be considered, you’ll need:

High school diploma or GED required.

At least one year of administrative assistant experience or an Associate’s degree is required. It is preferred that the Associate's degree be in business, office administration, or another related field.

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Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect From Stark State College:

Full-time employees can expectexcellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program

The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them – and you.We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply.