Senior Administrative Coordinator - Budget and Events

Wayne State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton invites qualified applicants for a Senior Administrative Assistant in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work. This full-time position provides essential support to the department chair and faculty, ensuring smooth daily operations and responsive service to a diverse campus community.

You will manage office functions, assist with budget monitoring, and help coordinate events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years full-time administrative support experience.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Experience protecting and maintaining the confidentiality of information.
• Experience managing and reconciling budgets and analyzing financial data.
• Experience with supporting the hiring function within a professional organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department chair and faculty.
• Develop and manage main office operations for efficient department functioning.
• Assist with logistical aspects of departmental event planning and execution.
• Hire, supervise, and train undergraduate student employees.
• Provide personal, email, and telephone reception to a wide constituency.
• Assist with marketing materials for student recruitment.
• Monitor departmental-wide budgets and purchasing, including restricted funds and gift/endowment funds.
• Support students to enhance their overall experience in the department.

Skills

MS Office suite

Budget management

Financial data analysis

Hiring support

Confidentiality

Written communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Banner self-service

Cognos

Canva

Job description

The University of Dayton invites qualified applicants for a Senior Administrative Assistant in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work. This full-time position provides essential support to the department chair and faculty, ensuring smooth daily operations and responsive service to a diverse campus community.

You will manage office functions, assist with budget monitoring, and help coordinate events.