Administrative Assistant-K

Vassar College • Poughkeepsie, NY

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Philosophy Department. The Administrative Assistant assists the department chair, faculty, staff, students, and visitors with administrative functions. This is an in-person, CWA union position for the academic year (42 wks./yr.).

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of administrative support experience or other work experience.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word Office suite and ability to learn additional technical systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse community.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to interact socially with others.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of administrative support experience.
• Experience working with software systems including finance and accounting systems, payroll, student information systems, or customer relationship management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports the budget operations of the office/department: process invoices; track and compare planned budget to actual expenses; provide notice if out of alignment.
• Provide administrative assistance for meetings, calls, and staffing plans; maintain filing systems and department calendars.
• Support reception/front desk interactions, answer phones, respond to inquiries, collect and distribute mail, and maintain office supplies.
• Support maintenance scheduled and issues associated with department facilities and equipment, communicate updates to department and facilities/vendors.
• Support in the organization of events including scheduling, room reservations, completing tasks identified by an event plan, use templates to make name tags, event programs or other event collateral, communicate with vendors and participants, and order food or supplies.
• Responsible for supervision of student employees including posting of position, hiring, training, task assignments, providing feedback, and timesheet approvals.
• Communicate in multiple modes with department members, vendors, on-campus offices, alumnae/i, volunteers, and/or other off-campus partners to complete departmental tasks.
• Responsible for data entry, electronic file maintenance, and running standard reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees