Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs

Benedict College; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedict College in Columbia, SC is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide and coordinate administrative services for the Division of Academic Affairs. Under supervision, you will perform confidential secretarial and administrative functions, manage calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and support multiple departments.

The role requires an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) and at least 5 years of admin experience, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and virtual

Qualifications

• Efficient organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office management.
• Prepare meeting minutes and reports.
• Coordinate schedules and calendars for VPAA and AVPAA.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual meetings and events.
• Assist VPAA with communications, approvals, and signature requests.
• Prepare reports and relevant correspondence for VP's appointments and meetings.
• Maintain records of personnel.
• Budget management, requisitions in purchasing system.
• Coordinate travel for VPAA/AVPAA and for faculty/students.
• Provide administrative support to academic departments.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for Office of Academic Affairs.
• Maintain databases for internal and external reporting.
• Monitor responses to student and faculty requests for information.
• Generate reports using various systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Virtual meetings

Calendar functions

Shared files

Job description

Benedict College in Columbia, SC is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide and coordinate administrative services for the Division of Academic Affairs. Under supervision, you will perform confidential secretarial and administrative functions, manage calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and support multiple departments.

The role requires an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) and at least 5 years of admin experience, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and virtual