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Job Description:

Supports the general administrative functions of a wide variety of academic or administrative units including answering phones, greeting/referring/assisting visitors, customers, staff, or others, preparing documents and reports, compiling records, scheduling meetings, organizing and maintaining information, coordinating calendars, analyzing data including budgetary expenditures, and providing high level administrative assistance to executives.

Job Responsibilities

• Resolves complex and unique problems that require an ability to interpret established policies and procedures.

• Oversees department unit administrative processes.

• Coordinates complex processes and initiatives such as grant proposals, contracts /or complex academic processes such as tenure case approvals, faculty searches, complicated course scheduling or sensitive graduate application processes.

• Plans and implements projects, special events, and/or programs that require a high level of coordination with multiple constituents and departments.

• Composes and edits internal and external correspondence and documents, including such things as manuscript submissions for scientific journals.

• Manages academic courses and textbook information. Plans and maintains website as well as other department publications.

• Prepares and monitors internal budget and other financial documents for a departmental work unit. Recommends purchases. Reviews and follows up on discrepancies in standard expenditures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of administrative practices, policies, procedures, office equipment, and computer software typically obtained by a high school degree or GED or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years related experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.

Specific knowledge, certifications, and licensure will apply at the position level.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously

+ Ability to adapt and respond productively to continuous change

+ Experience working in a collaborative academic environment

+ Advanced knowledge of MicroSoft Office suite

+ Experience working with diverse faculty and students

+ Experience working with recurring, months-long processes

Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Joey Pierce, Employment Coordinator, [email protected]

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

The starting salary range is $16.84 per hour up to $21.48 dependent on education, skills, and prior experience. As a benefits eligible position, pay is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.