Senior Administrative Specialist – Academic Operations

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vanderbilt University’s Writing Studio and Tutoring Services seeks a Senior Administrative Specialist to oversee administrative operations, budget and procurement, student employment administration, and event logistics. The role directly oversees the Office Clerk team and co-supervises 70+ student employees across Writing Consultants, STEM Tutors, and Graduate Assistants.

Reporting to the Director, this position collaborates with WSTS staff and campus partners to maintain smooth daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in higher education preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supervising student workers and coordinating office operations.

Responsabilités

• Oversee administrative duties and daily office operations at main and satellite locations.
• Directly supervise Office Clerk team and co-supervise 70+ student employees (Writing Consultants, STEM Tutors, Graduate Assistants).
• Manage budgeting, procurement, payments, and travel/expense policies.
• Coordinate events, scheduling, and special projects (e.g., Undergraduate Writing Symposium).
• Develop and maintain departmental communications and website content per university branding.

Connaissances

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft 365

WordPress

Canva

Description du poste

Vanderbilt University’s Writing Studio and Tutoring Services seeks a Senior Administrative Specialist to oversee administrative operations, budget and procurement, student employment administration, and event logistics. The role directly oversees the Office Clerk team and co-supervises 70+ student employees across Writing Consultants, STEM Tutors, and Graduate Assistants.

Reporting to the Director, this position collaborates with WSTS staff and campus partners to maintain smooth daily