Staff Assistant, Curriculum & Instruction and Human Sciences

UAH College of Business; Alabama; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Assistant in Alabama will provide administrative and secretarial support for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Division of Human Sciences. The incumbent assists the chair, director, and faculty with class schedules, faculty and student hiring, book orders, office hours schedules, and other academic-related tasks, as well as managing expenditures and budgeting for both units.

This on-campus position requires strong computer skills, especially Excel, excellent written

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of full-time verifiable secretarial or administrative work experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong people skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work on campus (not remote).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.
• Experience with Banner, Oracle, Google Workspace, Canva or Adobe tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Division of Human Sciences.
• Assist the chair, director, and faculty with class schedules, hiring, book orders, and office hours.
• Manage expenditures and budgeting for both units.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

Oracle

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Canva

Job description

Job no: 504286

Department: College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences

Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt

Location: Alabama

Categories: Administrative - Clerical, Academic Affairs

Purpose Of The Position

The Staff Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Division of Human Sciences. The incumbent assists the chair, director, and faculty with class schedules, faculty and student hiring, book orders, office hours schedules, and other academic-related tasks, as well as managing expenditures and budgeting for both units.

Minimum Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• 1-3 years of full-time verifiable secretarial or administrative work experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Must possess strong people skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work on campus (this position is not typically eligible for remote work)

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Work experience in a higher education setting
• Experience with any of the following is preferred: Banner or Oracle, Google Workspace, graphic design, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Canva

Published Salary (if Available)

$39,000 - 41,200

Advertised: Aug 19 2026 Central Daylight Time