Administrative Assistant

University of Mississippi

5d • $17 - $25

About The Position

Provides complex administrative support to a department or group of professionals in support of unit goals. The administrative assistant role in the department of teacher education is a key member of the administrative team. The person in this role works closely with the chair and operations coordinator to maintain the functioning of the department. They also supervise the graduate assistant team and provide support and professional development.

Requirements

• High School (Required)
• Relevant experience | 2 Years | Required
• The front facing part of the role requires someone that can speak to students, faculty and visitors and help facilitate communication.
• The successful candidate will be very organized, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and able to supervise student workers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily office operations of the academic department.
• Processes various forms for purchasing, travel authorizations, student assistantships, employment, etc.
• Coordinates logistics, such as travel, housing, meals, and hospitality arrangements for special events.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings and activities.
• Enters data in databases, compiles data and prepares summaries.
• Maintains accurate and current records of departmental inventory, faculty files, student files, annual reports and other related data.
• Updates departmental website and/or social media, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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