Campus Administrative Operations Specialist

Kent State; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support administrators and faculty on the Kent Campus. You will handle daily office functions, coordinate schedules, and manage communications.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, good interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to prepare reports, assist with budgets, and staff coordination.

This on-campus position offers a stable schedule, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to contribute to department goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 18 months formal training in office administration or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience providing secretarial/administrative support in increasingly demanding positions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison and acts on behalf of administrator with internal and external contacts; represents administrator at meetings and conferences; may compose non-routine correspondence.
• Coordinates and monitors department budgets and expense accounts; approves expenditures; helps in budget projections.
• Assists in administration of department programs/projects; ensures compliance with policies; drafts reports; provides information for decision making.
• Directs work of other clerical staff and student employees; may participate in hiring and training.
• May coordinate and monitor faculty/staff actions; maintains records and ensures policy compliance.
• May assist with special projects.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

18 months formal training in office administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kent State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support administrators and faculty on the Kent Campus. You will handle daily office functions, coordinate schedules, and manage communications.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, good interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to prepare reports, assist with budgets, and staff coordination.

This on-campus position offers a stable schedule, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to contribute to department goals.