Administrative Assistant

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

18d

About The Position

Under the direction of Chair of Applied Aviation Sciences (AAS) Department, this position provides and manages essential administrative support for the faculty and staff of the AAS Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: event planning, budget oversight, purchasing, supply management, inventory, record-keeping, and correspondence. Successful candidates will have demonstrated analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and applications, plus technical expertise with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook) as well as specialized software applications (e.g., Workday, Campus Solutions). They will also have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent customer service, robust problem-solving and decision-making skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school (or GED) level ability in grammar, spelling, basic composition, and math
• Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and internet end-user applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service
• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• event planning
• budget oversight
• purchasing
• supply management
• inventory
• record-keeping
• correspondence

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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees