Towson University · 2 hours ago
Administrative Assistant II
Towson, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yr
3+ years expTowson University is a top-100 public university located north of Baltimore, dedicated to fostering a respectful climate for intellectual and personal growth. The Administrative Assistant for the Center for Student Diversity provides comprehensive administrative and programmatic support, managing office functions, supervising student staff, and tracking student engagement to ensure the efficiency of departmental operations.
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Responsibilities
Provide administrative support including answering the telephone, scheduling appointments for the Director and professional staff, maintaining calendars (identity program & leave); receiving visitors, writing reports and memos, maintaining files and inventories, and providing general information about the Center for Student Diversity and other engagement and inclusion programs/activities, etc
Support office related programming and events including the creation and distribution of publicity; ordering and picking up supplies and food; and assisting with the set-up and break-down of events in the Center for Student Diversity
Assist in the supervision of student staff with their daily responsibilities including telephone responses, marketing & communications responsibilities, and ensuring timely and efficient completion of administrative functions
Schedule Center for Student Diversity meetings, programs, and events, both internally and through Event and Conference Services; maintain a suite master calendar and a calendar for all Center for Student Diversity events, programs, meetings; and update the University Master Calendar
Compile monthly statistical data reports tracking engagement, including program attendance and daily student visits to the Center for Student Diversity
Track budget for administrative purchases/expenses; provide support for processing (entertainment & contractor) payments for programs/speakers; create and submit documentation for (pre & post) professional development travel
Coordinate office mail, including incoming and outgoing daily mail; coordinate bulk mailings; and receive and log special orders
Manage office resources, in partnership with SSP's Admin, including monthly inventory of office supplies; organizing and managing access to supplies and equipment; and helping to manage all office technology and audiovisual equipment
Perform other duties as assigned by the Center for Student Diversity Director and staff
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Three years of experience providing administrative support
General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to proofread and edit written documents
Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation programs, Internet, email and calendaring software
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience
Preferred
Ability to supervise and advise students
Ability to work with and support diverse populations
Dependable, motivated, and has a strong interest in working in a front-facing position
Excellent customer service skills
Exhibits professionalism
Benefits
Annual leave
Up to 17 holidays
Personal and sick days
Excellent health, life, and retirement plans
Tuition remission
Company
Towson University
Towson University is a post secondary educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate studies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$1.01MKey Investors
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2017-06-14Grant· $1M
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