Strategic Administrative Assistant, Academic Department

TQSolutions; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Excellent health, life, and retirement

Job summary

Towson University seeks an Administrative Assistant II in the Department of Political Science to provide complex administrative support to the Chairperson, requiring discretion and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include maintaining department databases and documents, preparing official materials, assisting with budget tasks, and editing the department website and directories.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least three years of administrative experience,

Qualifications

• Three years of experience providing administrative support.
• General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures; ability to communicate effectively, proofread and edit documents; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, Internet, email and calendaring software.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple assignments with general instructions.
• Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education may substitute for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with college credits equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and assists in the development of department systems including databases and documents.
• Prepares official documents or uses university programs for contracts, travel approvals, scheduling, enrollment, and other tasks.
• Assists in preparing and administrating department budget by updating accounts and running transfer reports.
• Provide general oversight of the department and faculty support including syllabi retention, archiving, book and supply orders, and office organization.
• Serve as editor for department website, telephone directory, TU directory, and Secure Share drives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

PeopleSoft

Job description

Towson University seeks an Administrative Assistant II in the Department of Political Science to provide complex administrative support to the Chairperson, requiring discretion and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include maintaining department databases and documents, preparing official materials, assisting with budget tasks, and editing the department website and directories.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least three years of administrative experience,