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Florida Gulf Coast University ยท 1 day ago

Administrative Specialist

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an Administrative Specialist to oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the University Advising Services department. The role involves supervising support staff, providing administrative support, managing fiscal administration tasks, and coordinating various departmental activities.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to include maintaining schedule/calendar, screening telephone communication, greeting and directing visitors, and dealing with administrative problems and inquiries
Completes transfers, reconciles expenditure transactions, maintains internal accounting records, and other transactional duties related to fiscal administration
Fulfills purchasing requirements for assigned area, researching items and obtaining price quotes, entering information into university systems, receiving purchase orders, maintaining P-Card information, and reconciling purchases
Establishes and maintains systems for administration of records for the area, including electronic files, records, and databases
Supports employment administration and human resources processes, serving as a point of contact with the central HR department. Administers appointment paperwork requirements for department employees. Fulfills administrative requirements for employment searches within area of responsibility
Tracks and audits department leave records and employee time sheets
Prepares and approves payroll certifications. Reviews and reconciles payroll registers and updates pay distribution
Arranges and coordinates travel for department staff, faculty, and incoming guests and speakers
Composes and prepares written documents and correspondence for the office, including memos, letters, presentations, and spreadsheets
Prepares special spreadsheet reports and presentations as needed. May prepare brochures or update department web site content
Provides transactional maintenance of funds and accounts for a unit or department
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeAccounting proceduresRecord maintenanceEllucian BannerCognosGulflineInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

This position requires a high school diploma and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions
Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization
Work experience in a higher education setting
Experience with Ellucian Banner, Cognos, and Gulfline

Company

Florida Gulf Coast University

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Florida Gulf Coast University is a school in Fort Myers.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jaffar Ali S.
Director & Co-Founder of Coding Academy
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Lauren Leister
Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Operating Officer / SWA
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