Administrative Assistant- Neuroscience

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant within the Department of Neuroscience provides broad administrative support to faculty, staff, and managers, and may also cover the front desk as needed. In this role, the individual uses calendaring software and is learning the basic functions of timekeeping, travel, expense, payables, and procurement systems, as well as becoming familiar with departmental reports and data. The position encounters some confidential documents and requires discretion, accuracy, and professionalism while building strong working relationships with support staff to accomplish tasks. Although assignments are structured, the Administrative Assistant may offer suggestions to improve processes. Responsibilities include supporting events planned by others and occasionally leading setup and teardown, assisting with communication activities such as assembling packets and mailings, and researching or creating simple travel itineraries. Through these duties, the individual contributes to efficient daily operations and effective coordination across the department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides broad administrative support to faculty, staff, and managers.
• May cover the front desk as needed.
• Uses calendaring software.
• Learns basic functions of timekeeping, travel, expense, payables, and procurement systems.
• Becomes familiar with departmental reports and data.
• Handles confidential documents with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Builds strong working relationships with support staff.
• Offers suggestions to improve processes.
• Supports events planned by others and occasionally leads setup and teardown.
• Assists with communication activities such as assembling packets and mailings.
• Researches or creates simple travel itineraries.
• Contributes to efficient daily operations and effective coordination across the department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED