Administrative Associate (Statistics)

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

Job summary

Florida State University’s Department of Statistics in Tallahassee is seeking an Administrative Associate (Statistics) to join the main office. You will be the first point of contact for students, faculty, and guests, handling inquiries, mail, and office coordination.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma with three years of experience. The department emphasizes strong customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills, with opportunities to support travel, HR entries,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least three years of experience.
• Post high-school education or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.
• Experience in an office environment and strong customer service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for students, faculty, and guests in the department.
• Answer inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Process and distribute mail.
• Assist with travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Assist with HR transactions and leave coordination.
• Support with scheduling, events, and office operations.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Office environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Administrative Associate (Statistics)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63793

Department: Department of Statistics | Florida State University College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

The Administrative Associate is the first point of contact for all students, faculty, and guests of the Department of Statistics main office.

• Serving as the point of contact for the Department of Statistics by answering the telephone, greeting walk-in visitors, and answering general questions via phone, email, and in-person.
• Processing and distributing outgoing and incoming mail.
• Assisting with assigning student offices and ordering keys.
• Serving as the departmental travel representative by assisting with travel arrangements, processing travel requests and reimbursements, and scheduling itineraries for visitors when needed.
• Serving as the departmental procurement representative by placing, monitoring, and receiving orders, preparing payment requests, and reconciling procurement card purchases.
• Serving as the Departmental Time & Leave Coordinator.
• Assisting with entering HR transactions for departmental personnel.
• Assisting the Chair and Business Manager with various tasks.
• Assisting with Promotion and Tenure tasks.
• Preparing announcements and assisting with scheduling and organizing events in departmental spaces.
• Ordering and maintaining departmental supply inventory.
• Performing on-campus errands.
• Assisting with reporting maintenance issues.
• Assisting with the use of office equipment.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.

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.