Administrative Assistant II

Maryland Connect

18h•$22 - $24

About The Position

Coordinates the daily operations of the Biological Sciences Department. Assists in the development and support of programs and initiatives. Assists with marketing materials, student recruitment, student course and program planning, budget, program assessment, and department data and reports. Provides administrative support for faculty and students in the Biological Sciences academic undergraduate B.S. programs and the graduate M.S. program, while assisting the department chair in managing administration of the department, including scheduling, budgeting, contracts, advising and co-curricular programming. In addition, serves as the liaison to and communicates with other university offices, departments, students, community organizations, and other agencies.

Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: 3 years' experience providing administrative support.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing.
Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation programs, Internet, email and calendaring software.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree
Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology or other science discipline
Understanding of undergraduate and graduate Biology programs and discipline

Responsibilities

Coordinates the daily operations of the Biological Sciences Department.
Assists in the development and support of programs and initiatives.
Assists with marketing materials, student recruitment, student course and program planning, budget, program assessment, and department data and reports.
Provides administrative support for faculty and students in the Biological Sciences academic undergraduate B.S. programs and the graduate M.S. program
Assists the department chair in managing administration of the department, including scheduling, budgeting, contracts, advising and co-curricular programming.
Serves as the liaison to and communicates with other university offices, departments, students, community organizations, and other agencies.