Academic Assistant

This position is no longer open.

• Provides administrative assistance to faculty and staff of the department
• Performs departmental daily correspondence and filing
• Maintains, processes and updates files, records and/or other documents
• Performs basic daily routine tasks: Typing, copying, phones backup, processing forms, mail duties and other office duties
• Orders, stocks and supplies office supplies
• Answers queries concerning departmental/school activities and operations
• Follows up on departmental/school requests
• Schedules and arranges calendar items, appointments, interviews, meetings, conferences, and other departmental/school events
• Makes (business) travel and lodging arrangements
• Performs data entry
• Establishes and maintains a formal filing system for the department
• Edits and proofreads documents
• Coordinates with other departments/schools on administrative and/or operational matters
• Performs various administrative tasks.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Chair or Dean

• BA/BS degree from a recognized university
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Ability to relate well to a variety of individuals, including students, staff and faculty