Administrative Assistant

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

14h • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Department of Aerospace Engineering is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support. This position reports directly to the Department Chair or Associate Chair and plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth daily operation of the department. The Administrative Assistant supports faculty, students, and departmental leadership by managing financial, purchasing, travel, and event coordination activities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or completion of program of 18+ months after high school with an area of concentration Business administration or related
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with procurement and accounting
• Ability and willingness to learn new software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and administrators
• Strong organizational skills
• Must work well in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a University environment highly desirable
• Experience with budgeting highly desirable

Responsibilities

• managing financial
• purchasing
• travel
• event coordination activities

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26 .
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree