Senior Department Administrative & Operations Assistant

Inside Higher Ed; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

A university administrative office is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to provide comprehensive support to faculty and staff. Responsibilities include handling communications, managing inventory, and overseeing fiscal processes. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and have at least four years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers an hourly wage of $25-26 based on qualifications and experience, and applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong skills in handling telephone calls and in-person inquiries.
• Ability to evaluate situations and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department.
• Handle mail and shipments, process invoices and purchases.
• Manage onboarding processes for new faculty and staff.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Equipment operation skills

Knowledge of office procedures

Effective decision-making

Interpersonal relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

A university administrative office is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to provide comprehensive support to faculty and staff. Responsibilities include handling communications, managing inventory, and overseeing fiscal processes. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and have at least four years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers an hourly wage of $25-26 based on qualifications and experience, and applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.