UR Floater

University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Richmond is seeking an Administrative Floater to provide flexible, as-needed support across campus offices. The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while maintaining calendars and managing documents.

Responsibilities include typing, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and basic budgeting tasks. This position offers a part-time, variable schedule with potential for project-based assignments and confidentiality in handling sensitive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• 3–5 years of administrative support experience in an office setting.
• Schedule varies; less than 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and secretarial support, including typing, letters, and reports.
• Schedules appointments, maintains calendars, screens calls, greets visitors, and handles inquiries.
• Monitors budgets and reconciles statements; submits invoices and reimbursements.

Skills

Multitask

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Receptionist skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Publisher

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Summary

The Administrative Floater is a casual, as-needed position. The role covers long-term assignments, vacations, or special projects. This position provides administrative support as the primary contact in various offices and departments across campus. Position supports department leaders by providing smooth office or project management, requiring professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative:

Provides administrative and secretarial support, which may include typing correspondence, letters, speeches, presentations, and other relevant documents. Schedules appointments and maintains calendars, makes travel arrangements, screens and handles telephone and email communications, greets and directs visitors, and deals with administrative inquiries as appropriate. Updates data in appropriate systems and may update department website. Prepares various charts and reports.

Functions/Events:

Plans, schedules, and coordinates logistics for social/business functions (breakfasts, luncheons, dinners), which may include reservations, catering and accommodations for overnight guests.

Budgets/Expenses:

Monitors and reconciles credit card statements and budgets; submits invoices and reimbursement requests for payment internally and externally.

Miscellaneous :

Orders supplies for the office, maintains office files, and requests service for office equipment. Keeps current on the latest campus procedures and technologies through meetings and training sessions offered by the University. Assists with special projects as assigned. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Does not provide supervision to other individuals.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Office environment; some outside work may be required

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills & ability :

• • Ability to work independently, multitask, and meet deadlines using discretion in confidential matters.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
  • Records maintenance skills.
  • Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
  • Database management skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
  • Organizing and coordinating skills.
  • Ability to record and transcribe meeting minutes.
  • Receptionist skills

Education & experience :

• • High school diploma or GED required and some college preferred.
  • 3-5 years of administrative support experience in an office setting.

Schedule Varies. Less than 15 hours per week.

Salary may vary based on position, experience, project, and required skills.

Grade 1: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour