Temporary Administrative Assistant

Nova Southeastern University•Fort Lauderdale, FL

60d

About The Position

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University. Primary Purpose: Provides administrative support by receiving and directing visitors, fielding telephone calls, scheduling meetings, composing basic correspondence, and providing routine and general office support.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; data entry skills; Internet research abilities.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, and supply/equipment ordering).
Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Organization and time management skills.
Proactive, punctual, and reliable.
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of clerical/administrative experience in an office environment.

Responsibilities

Responds to inquiries and resolves routine problems requiring a general understanding of work-area policies and procedures in a timely manner to ensure questions are answered and issues are resolved.
Composes, edits, maintains, and distributes mailing lists; creates mail merges and performs mass mailings; photocopies and collates basic material to ensure timely communication and retention of documents.
Prepares forms and documents; verifies for discrepancies and follows up to ensure accuracy.
Enters data and generates reports from Division-specific systems to ensure accurate processing and record keeping.
Maintain the presentation of common areas, including the front desk, conference rooms, and breakroom.
Performs other duties as assigned.