Administrative Associate (Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science seeks an Administrative Associate to support EOAS HR transactions, GA offers, and compliance. You will process personnel actions, monitor HR workflows, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with staff and supervisors.

The role is USPS-based, with emphasis on accuracy, timely actions, and adherence to university policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
• Experience delivering strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process personnel actions for EOAS employees including recruiting, hiring, I-9 submissions, and reappointments.
• Create Graduate Assistant offer letters in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Monitor and track HR transactions and advise staff on status.
• Coordinate time and leave and ensure accuracy with university standards.
• Maintain department personnel files in compliance with laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Back up for Exempt FACET certification and monitor Non-Exempt FACET reports.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science | College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

The Administrative Associate serves as the EOAS HR Transactional Rep, providing administrative support for human resource functions.

Responsibilities Include

• Processing personnel actions for EOAS employees including recruiting, hiring, I-9 submissions, job opening packets, reappointments, terminations, etc. for all non-faculty positions. Gathering information from a variety of sources to compile HR appointments each semester, and as needed.
• Creating the Graduate Assistant offer letters in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Monitoring and tracking HR transactions. Assisting with regular workflow status updates and advising staff and supervisors regarding the status of HR transactions.
• Calculating compensation for OPS employees and maintaining a database of OPS appointments for reconciling purposes and a database of all active appointments for the department.
• Serving as the Liaison to the Global Engagement Center regarding the appointment of international employees.
• Serving as the Time and Leave coordinator for EOAS. Monitoring time entry status and assists with the facilitation of corresponding employee-supervisor time entry, review, and approval process to ensure accuracy and compliance with University standards.
• Working with budget manager to verify the Payroll Active Appointment report to ensure employees are paid correctly. Notifying the appropriate supervisor and budget account manager of problems and working to resolve them.
• Assisting with bi-weekly review of Cost Center Report for accuracy and contacting appropriate personnel on problems and inconsistencies then works to rectify them using the case resolution process.
• Maintaining Department personnel files in compliance with Federal, State and University laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Entering and monitoring Non- Exempt FACET reports for EOAS. Serving as backup for Exempt FACET certification.

Qualifications

High school diploma and three years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating effective customer service skills.
• Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Experience performing accurately in a detail-oriented environment and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Anticipated starting salary for the position is in the mid $30,000's.

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.