Administrative Assistant II

UM29 Salisbury University (SU); United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Full-time state job

Job summary

Salisbury University seeks an Administrative Assistant II to support the Geography & Geosciences Department. The role handles daily operations, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting to assist faculty and students.

The position emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, 3 years of administrative experience, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred. This is a full-time state position with comprehensive benefits on the Maryland Eastern Shore campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• 3 years of administrative experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Geography & Geosciences Department.
• Assist with marketing materials, student recruitment, program planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to faculty and students and liaise with university offices.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting:

JR102072 Administrative Assistant II (Open) Department: Geography & Geosciences Department, PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 08-03-2026 Close Date: $22.41 - $24.00

Job Description:

Job Summary Supports the daily operations of the Department of Geography and Geosciences. Assists in the support of programs and initiatives. Assists with marketing materials, student recruitment, student course and program planning, budget, program assessment, and department data and reports. Provides administrative support for faculty and students in the Geography and Earth Science academic undergraduate BS programs and the graduate MS in GIS Management program, while supporting the department chair in administering of the department, including scheduling, budgeting, contracts, advising and co-curricular programming. In addition, serves as the liaison to and communicates with other university offices, departments, students, community organizations, and other agencies. Authority and Accountability Position reports to directly to Department Chair, has responsibility for budget tracking. Supports graduate program and works with Graduate Program Director as required.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3 years of administrative experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of administrative experience
• Understanding of undergraduate and graduate Geography and Earth Science programs and discipline

Other

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Additional Job Information

The position is a full-time, non-exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Salisbury University sets success in motion. A member of the University System of Maryland, SU is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 63 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. The beautiful 200-acre campus is a warm and friendly environment for faculty, staff and students. SU is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, close Atlantic beaches and a few hours from major metropolitan cities.