Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Adelphi University•Village of Garden City, NY

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide clerical and administrative support for the department chair and faculty in the Political Science department. This is a part time 25 hours a week position. Pre-employment assessments on Microsoft Word and Excel will be conducted. Our union positions have excellent benefits including tuition remission for the employee, spouse and dependent children.

Requirements

Ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc.
Good organization skills and attention to detail.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and accurately.
Ability to be discrete and maintain high confidentiality on a wide range of issues.
Good verbal and writing skills.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Good computer skills for using Windows, Google Drive Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Administrative Systems and Email.
Ability to work with students and colleagues in a diverse environment.
Social media proficiency (including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and print materials such as letters, memoranda, forms, purchase orders and vouchers, using computers and relevant peripheral equipment.
Compose and respond to routine correspondence.
Work with the College of Arts and Sciences in collecting and submitting course syllabi every semester.
Work with the Chair in posting courses in university administrative systems and ensuring accuracy.
Assisting the chair in course planning, posting courses into the university registration systems, and helping with curriculum management systems such as Curriculog.
Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, formatting and completeness.
Use office software packages such as Word and Excel in document preparation, file maintenance and report generation.
Collect information or data from various sources; file and retrieve books, documents and/or data as needed. Update existing files.
Create and/or maintain filing systems.
Maintain departmental records; keep separate confidential records when instructed.
Retrieve and format electronic data; compile and merge data from various media and sources.
Prepare and process various forms, e.g., admissions forms and other forms.
Prepare charts, graphs, or tables for presentations, reports, and/or interoffice communications.
Provide information, as directed, to faculty, students, employees, and the general public.
Interact with students, staff and administrators throughout the University to resolve problems.
Respond to routine inquiries regarding departmental matters.
Answer telephone calls; screen incoming calls and forwards/refers calls; assist in maintaining up-to-date mailing and telephone directories.
Provide receptionist services; schedule appointments; maintain calendars; refer students, faculty, employees and general public to proper areas or persons.
Furnish information on the department’s rules and regulations, when authorized.
Assist with arrangements for special events, such as conferences, seminars, guest lectures, fairs, community or fundraising events. Support responsibilities may involve reservation of rooms, travel arrangements, catering services, informing the relevant departments/units, preparation and dissemination of materials, etc.
Perform administrative assistant/support services related to faculty and staff searches, student assignments, and conferences and meetings.
Interview and/or supervise student employees, Interns, Volunteers, etc.
Assist in training new employees in various office duties/use of office equipment.
Communicate with other academic or administrative departments or outside agencies to expedite the processing of paperwork and departmental tasks or answer inquiries.
Use evolving best practices to organize, compose, and implement social media posts on the department’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.
Organize, design, implement, and edit departmental newsletter. Contribute original content for each newsletter.
Prepare routine reports, including drafts, using information received from various sources.
Process purchase orders and supply orders; verify deliveries.
Prepare work orders, monitor expenditures and budgets, maintain records of departmental budgetary expenditures and provide information as needed.
Verify inventory and supplies reports on request. Order supplies as needed.
Complete Time & Leave calculations and keep up-to-date records.
Assist supervisors in specialized office functions.
Make travel arrangements for interviewees, employees and university guests.
Receive and distribute mail for the unit/department/college.
Prepare the department/unit/college mailings within the department or coordinating with outside vendors, arranging special mail services when authorized.
Duplicate, collate and distribute materials. Coordinate the work of others to produce and distribute materials; confer with mailroom personnel as needed.
Assist in preparing and distributing materials such as recruitment documents.
Use AU system to input departmental course schedules.
Perform routine upkeep of office equipment, e.g., photocopier, computer terminals, printers, fax machines.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.