Administrative Support Specialist

Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

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About The Position

The Administrative Support Specialist serves as the Office Manager for the department and reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Under that role’s general direction the Administrative Support Specialist primarily works independently to perform routine office duties as well as specialized, administrative duties which include: managing departmental budgets, including administering, managing, and reconciling state, grant, foundation, and other types of funds facilitating an efficient workflow through supervision and collaboration to support administrative tasks providing administrative support for the department chairperson.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year degree and two (2) years of experience in administrative support or a similar combination of experience and education.
• Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, ideally in a higher education environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google suite of tools, Banner Finance, and Banner Student
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads with frequent interruptions
• Familiarity with budgets and financial matters; with accompanying problem-solving skills
• Comfortability working both individually and as part of a team, often with empathy and humor
• Familiarity with university organization, policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Managing departmental budgets, including administering, managing, and reconciling state, grant, foundation, and other types of funds
• Facilitating an efficient workflow through supervision and collaboration to support administrative tasks
• Providing administrative support for the department chairperson

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED