Senior Administrative Support Specialist

umd; Maryland; On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking an experienced administrative support professional to assist a department with doc editing, filing, budgeting, and daily office operations. The role requires strong written and oral communication, proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities include preparing reports and presentations, coordinating travel, responding to inquiries, and supporting the supervisor and staff

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years experience providing administrative support.
• Some positions may require a skills assessment and specific software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Edit, format, and revise documents; proofread for errors.
• Convert rough copy into final reports and presentations per campus guidelines.
• Draft routine correspondence and replies to simple inquiries.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems with retention and information security.
• Research, analyze, and summarize information for reports; communicate findings.
• Screen and prioritize incoming correspondence and inquiries; route as needed.
• Arrange travel and perform administrative follow-up and recordkeeping.
• Assist in preparing and administering department budget; update accounts and run reports.
• Act as intermediary for supervisor with officials and staff; convey policies and instructions.
• Provide guidance to other office staff.

Skills

Communication

Proofreading

Editing

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Canva

Adobe Acrobat

G-Suite

MS Office

Calendar

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database

Presentation software

Email

Calendaring software

Internet proficiency

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking an experienced administrative support professional to assist a department with doc editing, filing, budgeting, and daily office operations. The role requires strong written and oral communication, proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities include preparing reports and presentations, coordinating travel, responding to inquiries, and supporting the supervisor and staff