Education College Administrative & Events Lead

UAH College of Business; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Staff Assistant provides essential administrative support to the Dean's Office and the Education Student Services Office in the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences in Alabama.

Responsibilities include event planning, procurement, calendar management, correspondence, student supervision, and coordination with campus units. The role requires 3–5 years of clerical experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of full-time secretarial or administrative experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate events for the college, including major student- and community-facing events.
• Serve as designated Procurement Card holder and manage travel authorizations.
• Provide executive and administrative support to the Dean and office staff; manage calendars.
• Supervise student ambassadors and hire/manage student workers.
• Submit work orders, distribute mail, and assist IT and copy/print needs.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Canva

Job description

The Senior Staff Assistant provides essential administrative support to the Dean's Office and the Education Student Services Office in the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences in Alabama.

Responsibilities include event planning, procurement, calendar management, correspondence, student supervision, and coordination with campus units. The role requires 3–5 years of clerical experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; degree preferred.