Adminstrative Assistant - Academic Advising, Regionals

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

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Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support Academic Advising in the Regionals network. The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to handle complex administrative tasks.

The position involves monitoring unit operations, assisting staff and faculty, scheduling activities, and generating reports. Proficiency with office software and research abilities is essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficient with standard office software and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews operations of the unit; ensures smooth work flow and that work product meets professional standards.
• Oversees staff; assists in enforcing policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance.
• Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding department programs and activities; prepares reports; may assist with budgets and payments.

Skills

Office administration

Supervisory skills

Research skills

Computer applications

Education

9 months coursework in Business Administration

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Administrative Assistant – Academic Advising, Regionals

$20.15 hr/G2

Summary

Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks involving some discretion and requiring moderate amounts of independent judgment related to the oversight of the daily operations of a University administrative unit.

Essential Duties

• Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth work flow; ensures work product meets professional standards. Serves as informational resource to staff; investigates and resolves problems or difficulties related to area of expertise. Assists University staff, faculty, and students; answers inquiries and provides information. Oversees staff; assists in the enforcement of policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance. Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding department's programs and activities; produces reports. May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments; may maintain inventory of supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures. Supervisory skills. Knowledge of computer and office applications. Research skills.

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