Administrative Support Assistant, Communications

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reduction for employee & famiy

Retirement plans

Recreational and cultural activities

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant for the Office of the President's communications team on the Tucson campus. The role focuses on coordinating information, managing project tools, and providing light writing/editing support while maintaining high standards of accuracy.

Key responsibilities include handling routine correspondence, tracking deadlines, and liaising with campus partners to ensure timely information flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience supporting communications, marketing, public relations, or executive communications functions.
• Experience with project or task management platforms (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support for the Office of the President communications team.
• Coordinate with campus partners and stakeholders to request information, confirm details, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Prepare and finalize routine correspondence and materials, including proofreading, formatting, printing, scanning, and distribution.
• Maintain organized records, contact lists, files, and other administrative information.
• Support communications using established systems and tools, including Trellis, Marketing Cloud, DocuWare, and other team platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Copy editing

Higher education environment

Office 365 (Word/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office 365 (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Administrative Support Assistant, Communications

Posting Number req27322

Department Office of the President

Department Website Link Office of the President

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Administrative Support Assistant supports day-to-day operations of the Office of the President's communications teams by gathering information for engagements, managing the team's shared project and task management system, and serving as a reliable point of contact for campus partners. This role ensures the team stays on track through careful follow-up and attention to detail, particularly when shifting priorities require the broader team to redirect their focus. This role requires strong organizational skills and professional poise, as well as the ability to independently follow up with internal and external collaborators for timely and accurate information. This position also contributes light writing and editing support to help ensure accuracy and quality in team-facing materials.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative Coordination & Team Support:

• Provide administrative and coordination support for the Office of the President communications team.


• Coordinate with campus partners and stakeholders to request information, confirm details, and follow up on outstanding items.


• Prepare and finalize routine correspondence and materials, including proofreading, formatting, printing, scanning, and distribution.


• Maintain organized records, contact lists, files, and other administrative information.


• Support communications using established systems and tools, including Trellis, Marketing Cloud, DocuWare, and other team platforms.

Message & Request Coordination:

• Monitor the team's shared communications platforms and incoming requests.


• Route messages and requests to the appropriate team member, flagging time-sensitive or high-priority items.


• Maintain organized records of incoming requests and follow up on outstanding items.


• Respond to routine inquiries or elevate questions based on established practices.


• Help ensure requests are tracked and addressed during high-volume periods.

Project, Task & Deadline Tracking:

• Maintain and update the team's shared project and task management platform, including assignments, deadlines, and status updates.


• Track upcoming deadlines and outstanding or incomplete items and notify the appropriate team member when follow-up or attention is needed.


• Make routine updates to workflows and system processes based on team direction and administrative needs.

Information & Briefing Support:

• Gather, compile, organize, and format information provided by campus partners and other contributors to support briefing materials for presidential engagements and other team needs.


• Follow up with contributors to obtain outstanding or corrected information and help ensure requested materials are received by established deadlines.


• Draft or format limited briefing language from information provided by others, as needed, for review and revision by the communications team.


• Proofread materials for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.


• Maintain briefing materials and supporting documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.


• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism in handling sensitive information.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Light copy editing or proofreading ability.


• Familiarity with higher education, public sector, or executive office environments.


• Familiarity with Office 365 products, especially Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.


• Professional experience supporting communications, marketing, public relations, or executive communications functions.


• Experience with professional writing or editing in a workplace setting.


• Experience with project or task management platforms (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, or similar).

Other Details

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Organizational Administration

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 5

Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level OC3

Job Family Administrative Support

Job Function Organizational Administration

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 11/9/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Craig Reck, [e-mail]

Open Date 10/12/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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