Coordinator, Administrative Operations

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Coordinator, Administrative Operations on the Tucson Campus to provide critical administrative and operational support for the Enrollment Management division. You will serve as a front-facing representative and help coordinate scheduling, travel, purchasing, and office logistics to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates bring strong customer service, impeccable organization, and the ability to handle confidential information in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front desk representative for Enrollment Management.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and scheduling for leaders.
• Provide travel support and manage expense reconciliation.
• Process purchasing and PCard transactions.
• Prepare reports, org charts, and other admin documents.
• Support events, logistics, and recruitment materials.
• Assist with onboarding and training of student workers.
• Maintain office supply inventories and backup calendar support.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Communication

FERPA compliance

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Coordinator, Administrative Operations role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the Enrollment Management division, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and exceptional customer service for internal and external stakeholders. This position coordinates scheduling, communications, travel, purchasing, logistics, and office support while serving as a primary front-facing representative for Enrollment Management. The role also supports recruitment initiatives, student employee coordination, and special projects, contributing to the successful execution of the division's strategic priorities.

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!

Duties & Responsibilities

Executive & Administrative Support

• Serve as the front desk representative for the Enrollment Management executive suite by greeting visitors, directing inquiries, and responding to phone calls, emails, and general correspondence.
• Support administrative needs and routine communications for Enrollment Management leadership, serving as a point of contact for internal and external constituents when appropriate.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and scheduling for assigned Enrollment Management leadership and team members.
• Provide travel support for assigned team members, including preparing travel authorizations, coordinating itineraries and reservations, and assisting with expense reconciliation in accordance with university policies.
• Process purchasing transactions and PCard purchases for assigned leadership team members following established university procedures and guidelines.
• Gather, compile, verify, and prepare information for reports, organizational charts, and other administrative documents.
• Provide administrative support for departmental operations, including maintaining office supply inventories, processing routine requests, supporting office logistics, and providing backup calendar support for the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Dean of Admission, as needed.

Operational, Event & Recruitment Support

• Coordinate the collection, sorting, and distribution of departmental mail and deliveries.
• Provide administrative support for Enrollment Management events by coordinating transportation, hotel estimates, catering, space reservations, event materials, and other logistical needs.
• Coordinate the inventory, storage, distribution, and fulfillment of recruitment marketing materials, event supplies, and promotional items to support recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Receive, track, and fulfill University promotional item (\"swag\") requests submitted through Slate, email, and other established request channels.
• Assist with maintaining organized workspaces, storage areas, and operational resources to support efficient departmental operations.

Student Employee Assistance & Special Projects

• Support the day-to-day workflow of student office employees by assigning routine tasks, monitoring schedules, assisting with onboarding and training, and providing guidance on office procedures.
• Assist the Administrative Operations Manager and Chief of Staff with departmental initiatives, special projects, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Must be able to lift boxes/materials up to 20 pounds.
• Works in a front desk/forward-facing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow laws and guiding principles of enrollment work, including FERPA regulations.
• Effective communicator with various populations via email, telephone, in-person, and other modalities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

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 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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 $18.15-$22.69

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 4

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.

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

OC2

Job Family

Administrative Support

Job Function

Organizational Administration

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Kelly Ratliff | [e-mail]

Open Date

8/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].