Administrative Assistant I Upward Bound

TITLE: Administrative Assistant I – Upward Bound                                                                  DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound                                                  REPORTS TO: Director of Upward BoundEFFECTIVE DATE: TBDEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time        EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:  Non-exempt                                                      PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:  Under the direction of the Director provides administrative and clerical support to Upward Bound program.  Maintains and ensures compliance with the Federal Government, Department of Education, and Kentucky State University’s rules and regulations. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Performs a variety of office support and secretarial duties; excellent interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills, excellent record-keeping skills, and experience with computer software in Microsoft Word and/or Microsoft Excel.   Creates various documents such as; attendance records, travel, purchasing, student files, and other required correspondence. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Performs a wide variety of typing assignments.Interaction with KSU students, UB high school students, employees, and vendors.Maintain front office operations, telephone calls, emails, and mail.Create and distribute correspondence, reports, and other documents.Creating and maintaining frequent publications such as; flyers, brochures, newsletters, and other documents.Maintains files and records.Process purchasing paperwork, travel, personnel, and check requests for students, guests, or speakers.Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:A high school diploma or Associates' degree is preferred.  At least two years of office management/clerical experience.   Experience working with disadvantaged populations.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with students and candidates with TRIO experience. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:    Handling office tasks, such as filling, generating reports, setting up for meetings, and ordering suppliesProviding real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and preventing conflictsMake travel arrangements, such as booking flights, and cars, and making hotel reservations.Screen and route phone calls to the appropriate partyGreet and assist visitorsMaintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.Anticipate the needs of others to ensure a seamless and positive experienceManage tour scheduling, confirmation, and calendarManage admissions email accountAbility to coordinate multiple responsibilities simultaneously and efficiently while meeting required deadlines.Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate weekend and evening hours as needed.Must possess excellent customer service, written and oral communication, and organizational and interpersonal skills.Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, customer management systems, and campus management systems.Knowledge of all corporate, state, and federal regulations and policies applicable to the position.Ability to function efficiently in a stressful work environment.Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.Must be able to hear and speak well enough to communicate with students, parents, and staff face-to-face and via telephone contact. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.No or very limited physical effort is required.No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to ApplyApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visaKENTUCKY STATE UNVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.