Honors Programs Administrative & Operations Lead

Wayne State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University’s University Honors Program seeks an Administrative and Operations Coordinator to handle essential office operations and support for over 1,300 undergraduate students.

You’ll provide administrative, operational, financial, and project assistance, coordinate budget and purchasing processes, HR transactions, and event logistics while collaborating with six Honors staff, faculty, students, alumni, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 45 hours of college coursework.
• Two years of work experience in student services or administrative setting.
• Ability to work in person during work hours (M-F 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) is an essential function of the position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with budget tracking, purchasing, or financial processes
• Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office and Google Workspace)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, financial, and project support to the University Honors Program.
• Manage budget tracking, purchasing, HR transactions, and office processes.
• Coordinate events and program logistics and communications.
• Support strategic initiatives and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and support a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Skills

English communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Budget tracking

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree or 45 hours of college coursework

Tools

Banner

Cognos

Runway

Job description

Wayne State University’s University Honors Program seeks an Administrative and Operations Coordinator to handle essential office operations and support for over 1,300 undergraduate students.

You’ll provide administrative, operational, financial, and project assistance, coordinate budget and purchasing processes, HR transactions, and event logistics while collaborating with six Honors staff, faculty, students, alumni, and external partners.