Administrative Specialist III

Broward College; Town of Weston (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Healthcare Insurance

FRS Retirement options

Wellness Program

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Broward College in Weston, FL is seeking an Administrative Specialist III to support staff, manage records, and coordinate onboarding and data projects. Strong public contact skills and proficiency with Office 365 and Workday are essential.

The role includes administrative duties, meeting support, reporting, and cross-department liaison work, with emphasis on accurate data management and timely information delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Three to five years of administrative support experience.
• Experience using Workday and Microsoft 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee a variety of administrative tasks and recordkeeping.
• Provide staff support and liaise with departments and the public.
• Coordinate onboarding processes and data gathering projects.
• Prepare reports and assist with budgets, procurement, and analytics.
• Train or coordinate student or temporary staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate files and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Public contact skills

Office software

Data management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Profile Summary

Under general supervision, the purpose of the job is to perform and/or oversee a variety of associated administrative tasks, provide staff support, perform specialized recordkeeping and data management, coordinates the employee onboarding experience and/or specified information-gathering projects and tasks. Communicates with employees, departments, administrators and the public for the purpose of providing information and assistance. Excellent public contact skills and experience required. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application. For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272. Minimum Education: High School Diploma. Associate's Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. Minimum Experience/Training: Three to five years of administrative support, office, or related experience required. Experience using Workday and Microsoft 365 preferred.

Essential Functions

• Daily - 30%: Performs and administers wide range of staff and/or operational support activities for the unit; serves as a liaison with other departments and operating units in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems.
• Daily – 20%: Places facilities requests, assists with budgets and fiscal administration of the unit, procurement, purchasing, transaction verifications, gathering and computing data, maintaining financial records, files and office supply inventories.
• Daily - 5%: Provides administrative support for the unit such as answering telephones, assisting visitors, and resolving and/or referring a wide range of administrative problems and inquiries.
• Daily - 5%: Operates personal computer to compose and edit correspondence and/or memoranda from verbal direction, or from knowledge of established department/division policies; may prepare, transcribe, compose, type, edit, and distribute agendas and/or minutes of meetings.
• As Needed - 10%: Schedules and coordinates meetings, events, interviews, appointments, and/or other similar activities for supervisor.
• Daily - 5%: Prepares or assists with the preparation of scheduled and/or ad hoc statistical and narrative reports; performs general information gathering and analysis and/or forecasting, as specifically directed, and in accordance with pre-established procedures.
• As Needed - 10%: Assists department/division administrator(s) in problem solving, project planning, and development and execution of stated goals and objectives.
• Daily - 5%: Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and/or other documents in a manner that ensures preservation of the integrity, validity and accuracy of unit data.
• Daily - 5%: Sorts, screens, reviews, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; composes, prepares, or ensures timely responses to a variety of written inquiries.
• Other- 3%: May train and coordinate work of student employees and/or temporary staff or part-time staff.
• Other - 2%: Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Requires full working knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Ability to recognize needs of unit and own responsibility Proficient in office software skills (e.g. Microsoft Office 365 program, spreadsheets, and analyzing data). Easily navigates Internet Strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to represent the work area Command of a foreign language and experiences of working in multi-cultural environment preferred

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Employment Details

Job Title Administrative Specialist III
Position Number P0092471
Job Status Full time Temporary
Department SIS Implementation Project
Location Weston Center
Pay Grade 413
Salary $35,880-$41,262 (Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience)
Work Shift Work Schedule Monday-Friday/Weekends/Varies
Hours Per Week 40
Posting End Date Open Until Filled

Designated Essential Personnel

No

FLSA Status

No

Non-Exempt Position Classification

Professional Technical Staff (PTS)

Special Instructions to Applicant

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application.
Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process. Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Equal Opportunity

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities. Broward College is a nationally ranked institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida, providing residents and non-residents with access to high-quality, affordable education. Broward College is the largest institution of higher education in Broward County, serving more than 51,000 students annually, Broward College provides students with certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs. The College’s mission is to provide high-quality educational programs and services that are affordable and accessible to our community of learners. Together, we are working to make Broward College the number one destination for academic excellence. With more than 4,000 colleagues, Broward College serves as a critical economic engine for Broward County, generating more than 1.7 billion in economic impact for Broward County, and driving opportunities for economic mobility for all of Broward County. Broward College has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top 10 community colleges in America by several national organizations including the Aspen Institute. The College continues to receive recognition for its transformational work to improve institutional culture and care for its employees as recognized by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) National HR Excellence Award. As an equal access and employment opportunity institution, Broward College is committed to the success of our students, faculty, and staff while strengthening our local and global communities. Broward College is an equal opportunity employer. The College strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. At Broward College, we offer an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to: Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan Wellness Program Vacation/Paid Time Off Winter and Spring Break Off Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members.