Summary
Provides high level administrative support to an administrator(s) and/or a department to facilitate the daily operations of the department. Relieves supervisor of non-routine or routine administrative responsibilities. Prepares correspondence and reports, maintains calendars, and monitors budgets for the department. Assists with personnel searches. Develops and implements administrative policies related to department operations. Serves as a liaison.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates and oversees day-to-day department administrative operations. Manages and monitors calendar for upcoming meetings and special events. Requests repairs and services as necessary for building and equipment. Provides direction to others on various situations and topics. Develops and implements policies, procedures and forms related to department administrative operations.
- Prepares correspondence and reports and handles other issues, including issues of a confidential nature.
- Monitors budget expenditures for the department. Creates requisitions, submits invoices for payment and receives and reviews financial documents in financial management system.
- Enters applicant information for department personnel searches. Posts advertisements and applicant information. Coordinates search process, establishes and maintains credential files and corresponds with candidates. Assists with interview schedules, travel, lodging arrangements and expense reimbursements. Prepares recruitment reports.
- Serves as liaison for department with other University offices and general public. Manages business functions for the department. Investigates and responds to inquiries, questions and complaints.
- May supervise student workers and/or other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
- One year related experience required
Education
- High school diploma or GED required
Additional Information
Essential Competencies
- Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
- Knowledge of basic reading skills Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
- Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
- Ability to work in changing environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
- Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
- Knowledge of computer skills, such as MS Office, presentations, spreadsheets and/or database entry/query
- Ability to query, run reports and modify data in financial systems
- Ability to access and maintain document imaging systems, including scanning and filing documents
- Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
- Ability to draft office correspondence
Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by ‘February 27, 2024’.
Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.