Part-Time Senior Administrative Coordinator – Art

Kent State; Kent (OH); On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking a Senior Secretary on a part-time, temporary basis to provide varied secretarial and administrative support to the School of Art at the Kent Campus. Duties include managing schedules, coordinating travel, handling correspondence, and assisting with budget and personnel-related tasks.

The role requires strong secretarial experience, high school diploma, and proficiency in office software; hours are Monday–Thursday, with potential variability to meet departmental

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus eighteen months training or education in office administration or related area (or equivalent training or experience which provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities).
• A minimum of one year experience in providing secretarial services in an office or business setting.
• License/Certification: Knowledge of office practices and procedures, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between supervisor, department staff, university personnel, and outside contacts; transmits information and directives on behalf of supervisor.
• Maintains and monitors department budget; completes financial forms; records expenditures; monitors spending and resolves discrepancies.
• Develops and implements department office procedures and coordinates daily workflow; may supervise clerical staff.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and routine materials; proofreads and copies final versions.
• Manages supervisor's appointment and travel schedules; screens mail and phone calls; schedules meetings and coordinates arrangements.

Skills

Keyboarding

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

18 months training in office administration

Tools

Office software

Job description

Kent State University is seeking a Senior Secretary on a part-time, temporary basis to provide varied secretarial and administrative support to the School of Art at the Kent Campus. Duties include managing schedules, coordinating travel, handling correspondence, and assisting with budget and personnel-related tasks.

The role requires strong secretarial experience, high school diploma, and proficiency in office software; hours are Monday–Thursday, with potential variability to meet departmental