Administrative Assistant 3 - College of Business and Economics

Western Washington University•Bellingham, WA

3d•$4,124 - $5,537•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean and Operations Manager, this position provides administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the College of Business and Economics. This is a highly visible and interactive front desk position. This position supports the Dean, Associate Dean, Operations Manager, Program Manager, and other college stakeholders. This position also supports the college accreditation process. This is a public-facing position that serves students, faculty, industry professionals, alumni, and donors and is responsible for maintaining a welcoming office environment for all visitors. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED
Three years of experience in office/clerical, bookkeeping, accounting or general administrative work. Formal education will substitute year-for-year experience.
Demonstrated strong Microsoft Office Suite skills using a PC
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of software programs and adept at learning new software programs
Demonstrated ability to work in an environment with frequent disruptions while generating high-quality work with careful attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education
Experience managing events
Experience with Canva or similar graphic design programs

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support for day-to-day operations of the College of Business and Economics.
Serves as a highly visible and interactive front desk position.
Supports the Dean, Associate Dean, Operations Manager, Program Manager, and other college stakeholders.
Supports the college accreditation process.
Serves students, faculty, industry professionals, alumni, and donors.
Maintains a welcoming office environment for all visitors.