Administrative Associate

Canisius University • Buffalo, NY

7d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program provides academic and financial support to eligible students in their pursuit of a college degree. Funded in part by the New York State Education Department, HEOP Students participate in a 4-week summer program, attend workshops, and meet regularly with program staff. The program is housed within the Canisius Opportunity Programs for Education Department.

The administrative associate acts as a point of contact for the department with both internal and external constituencies, assists and represents the office by handling concerns as they arise. The administrative associate provides support to the Director of HEOP/AVP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Associate Director, and the Coordinators of Academic Support Services and Counseling. This is a modified full-time position; occasional weekends are required when workshops/events are scheduled.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated administrative support experience is required.
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a diverse team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple and varied projects while meeting daily deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a willingness to learn new programs/systems.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Awareness of and commitment to addressing the needs of students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds preferred.
• Familiarity with educational opportunity programs or human services is preferred.
• Experience with data management and manipulation in Excel preferred.
• Experience with Banner and/or other learning management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an inclusive office environment by demonstrating active listening, establishing relationships, and providing assistance to students and other members of the campus community.
• General office duties include answering phones, greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, maintaining office files, ordering office supplies, overseeing service of office equipment, and emailing communications.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student records.
• Assist with the department budget. Track program expenditures. Prepare budget forecast. Verify all expenditures against business office records. Maintain receipts for all expenses.
• Prepare monthly reports for the HEOP Director and Associate Director.
• Oversee finance actions, including direct pay requests, and CentreSuite (department VISA transactions)
• Provide oversight of social media platforms by posting information about programs and events
• Manage travel arrangements, program activities, staff/campus meetings, and workshops.
• Coordinate student textbook distribution in collaboration with the campus bookstore.
• Attend departmental meetings and develop a record of the meeting minutes.
• Compile information and assist with grant proposals/reports for submission to the New York State Department of Education.
• Prepare and distribute annual reports for schools, college administrators, and staff members.
• Provide support service reports for all program participants. Identify students who have not participated in any activities for the year. File reports in student folders.
• Supervise work-study students and/or graduate assistants.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Benefits

• Salary: $17.00 per hour
• Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
• 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
• Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

What This Job Offers

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