Administrative Assistant (UNL)

University of Nebraska Foundation Careers•Lincoln, NE

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Be an integral member of a close, fast-paced team working to support the University of Nebraska. Are you looking to work alongside a supportive and highly engaged team? Does the opportunity to be closely connected with UNL excite you? Do you enjoy assisting people and helping others be successful? Are you inspired by the mission of the University of Nebraska Foundation and looking to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation and most importantly, accomplish our mission. You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System. UNL anchors the campaign, with a goal of $1.5 billion from enthusiastic donors. This position will work in our Lincoln office.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent required.
1 to 3 years of prior administrative experience.
Ability to work with a high level of organization.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience with data entry.
Discretion in handling confidential matters.
Computer experience in a PC environment; ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite and utilize other software.
Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree.
Collaborative and personable team players who can function independently, as well as cooperatively.
Creative problem-solving individuals who enjoy supporting others to be successful.
Energetic Learners who are humble, inquisitive, and open-minded.
Reliable, organized, and adaptable individuals who can meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing priorities.
Genuine and approachable individuals who can work with a wide variety of people, including colleagues and university personnel.
Motivated and tech savvy professionals who have the critical thinking and technical skills to make sound judgments regarding the administration of a department.

Responsibilities

Provide a wide range of support encompassing organizational, administrative, and technical duties.
Proof and prepare correspondence, documents, forms, memos, reports, mass mailings, etc.
Be proficient in use of Microsoft office suite of products and other databases as assigned/needed.
Assist with details and preparations of events or meetings, including location, tracking reservations, preparing agendas, preparing reports, attendee identification, invitations, catering needs, communications, etc.
Greet and correspond with campus partners, donors or senior executives, as appropriate.
Perform back-up front desk receptionist duties (i.e., answering telephone, greeting guests, etc.) and other duties as assigned.