Administrative Programs Lead

The University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Flexible Work Arrangement

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Job summary

The University of Akron seeks an experienced administrator to lead centralized administrative support for Academic Achievement Programs. You will supervise staff, relieve supervisors of routine duties, and exercise independent judgment on departmental issues.

Direct oversight includes Administrative Assistants and Student staff within the AAP environment. You will coordinate daily activities, manage budgets and procurement, and liaise with IT and HR.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in advanced administrative procedures, preferably with programs/grants.
• Ability to monitor budgets, procurement, and related processes.
• Supervisory experience preferred; strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized administrative leadership across departmental programs and operations.
• Supervise and train administrative staff and student assistants.
• Research and interpret data to support program decisions and reporting.
• Oversee calendars, meetings, events, and travel arrangements.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Data interpretation

Budget monitoring

Web content management

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Some college or high school diploma

Tools

Web CMS

ERP system

Databases

Job description

The University of Akron seeks an experienced administrator to lead centralized administrative support for Academic Achievement Programs. You will supervise staff, relieve supervisors of routine duties, and exercise independent judgment on departmental issues.

Direct oversight includes Administrative Assistants and Student staff within the AAP environment. You will coordinate daily activities, manage budgets and procurement, and liaise with IT and HR.