Administrative Assistant II - Political Science - 529605

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant II provides administrative support for the operations of the Political Science department. This role performs moderately complex and well-documented administrative tasks, acting as an office liaison and receptionist. Responsibilities include receiving and routing phone calls, emails, and guests, maintaining files, and entering data. The position involves drafting and sending communications on behalf of supervisor/departmental staff, reconciling P-Card/Concur for other staff/faculty against the departmental budget, and performing simple budget monitoring/entry. The role also requires operating standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, and fax machines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of administrative experience; OR associate’s degree or higher.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely written and verbally.
• Ability to problem solve and propose solutions consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others toward common objectives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and be detailed oriented.
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• ASTRA experience.
• Banner experience.
• Concur experience.
• UA systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for the operations of the unit.
• Performs moderately complex and well-documented administrative tasks.
• Acts as office liaison/receptionist.
• Receives and routes phone calls, emails, and/or guests.
• Maintains files and enters data.
• Drafts and sends communications on supervisor/departmental staff behalf.
• Reconciles P-Card/Concur for other staff/faculty against departmental budget.
• Performs some simple budget monitoring/entry.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree