Administrative Assistant
About The Position
The Administrative Assistant for the Davis College of Business and Economics SPARK (Success.Planning.Advising.Resources.Knowledge) Center is a dynamic, welcoming, and supportive professional who plays a key role in fostering a positive and efficient environment for students, faculty, and staff. This individual will be the first point of contact for students seeking academic guidance, providing a warm and encouraging presence while helping to manage day-to-day operations of our centers. This role requires a person who thrives in a fast-paced, student-centered environment and is committed to helping students navigate their academic journey with confidence and clarity.
Requirements
- Previous experience providing administrative support
- Strong commitment to student/customer support
- Working knowledge of various software commonly used in an office environment such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Experience interpreting policies and procedures
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Experience working with diverse individuals and/or groups
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects and tasks independently
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work with confidential information
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Slate, eVA, Banner, COGNOS, Emburse, Advising Software (e.g. DegreeWorks, etc) and PageUp
- Experience in higher education environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as a professional and responsive resource person for information related to DCOBE curriculum, advising and programs
- Provide administrative support to the SPARK Center, AI Sandbox ,Center for Applied Analytics, Davis Fellows, Financial Success Center and the Venture Lab
- Exceptional organizational skills providing flexibility and independent decision making in a fast-paced diverse environment with an extraordinary attention to detail, confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness
- Assist with planning and coordinating events for SPARK Center and other DCOBE centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
