Administrative Support Specialist (Lead in Acad Dept or Admin with Budget Function)

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to manage office functions, oversee budgeting, and facilitate communication within the Department of Communication. This full-time position requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in financial management software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of related office experience.
• 2-5 years of experience with higher education financial software.

Responsibilities

• Manage office staff, budgets, personnel records, and departmental accounts.
• Lead communication with faculty and media outlets.

Skills

Budgeting Processes

Communication

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Apps

Job description

Administrative Support Specialist (Lead in Acad Dept or Admin with Budget Function)

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Position Overview

This role involves serving as an office manager and lead administrative support within the Department of Communication, overseeing various departmental functions including budgeting, personnel records, and communication with campus and media partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of related office experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage office staff, budgets, personnel records, and departmental accounts.
• Lead communication with faculty, college, university partners, and media outlets.
• Implement workflows, support problem-solving, and exercise independent judgment to support departmental needs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of budgeting processes and financial management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Apps.
• Ability to interpret policies related to purchasing, budgeting, and personnel matters.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of experience with higher education financial software.

Additional Details

Position is full-time, permanent, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Salary range is $43,542 - $46,643. No visa sponsorship is available. Application requires a cover letter, resume, and references. Review begins 05/08/2025, closes 05/26/2025.