Administrative Assistant I — Hybrid Front Desk & Dept Ops

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Job summary

Towson University is seeking an Administrative Assistant I in the Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences to provide moderately complex administrative support and manage office operations with moderate independence.

Responsibilities include serving as the first contact for students and visitors, handling the main phone line and email inquiries, maintaining supplies, coordinating scheduling and events, and supporting department databases. Telework may be available after 90 days of service.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•  General office practices and procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for students and visitors.
• Manage the main telephone line and answer general email queries.
• Maintain department office operations and supplies.
• Input information and perform searches in university databases.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for events and department activities.
• Assist with department and college events and activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Proofreading

Office software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SharePoint

PeopleSoft

Course Leaf CLSS Scheduling

Job description

Towson University is seeking an Administrative Assistant I in the Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences to provide moderately complex administrative support and manage office operations with moderate independence.

Responsibilities include serving as the first contact for students and visitors, handling the main phone line and email inquiries, maintaining supplies, coordinating scheduling and events, and supporting department databases. Telework may be available after 90 days of service.