Towson University · 1 week ago
Administrative Assistant II
Towson, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yr
3+ years expTowson University is a top-100 public university located north of Baltimore, known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Administrative Assistant II will provide complex administrative support in the College of Health Professions, managing various tasks such as budget preparation, event coordination, and customer service.
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Responsibilities
Organize and maintain files/reports for multiple purposes, including: personnel, budget/purchasing reports, and inventory. Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheet databases and produce reports under supervision. Maintain department budget with responsibilities for processing and monitoring financial transactions. Review and approve travel expense reports for faculty and students. Arrange and coordinate department meetings and events for the department. Attend meetings as requested for sign-in support, minute taking, and general trouble shooting. Assist with departmental and faculty supply purchases using the P-Card, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and accurate documentation. Responsible for managing TU Foundation accounts and overseeing the faculty grants, ensuring compliance with financial policies and supporting the effective allocation of funds
Provide excellent customer service including answering phones and responding to program inquiries. Triage students, faculty, and visitor needs within the department, providing basic information based on department programs, college, and university policies and procedures and making appropriate referrals when answers are not available in the department. Handle incoming/outgoing correspondence and draft routine communication of a general and non-technical nature to faculty, staff, and students. Monitor classroom technology issues, maintenance issues and report to proper department
Oversee office operations, including internal communication, operational support, and guidance to student employees and other staff as needed. Follow-up on pending issues and deadlines with faculty, staff, students, and college/university employees. Maintain confidentiality and discretion with human resource-related tasks
Manage department equipment inventory, including coordination of equipment purchases, maintenance, tagging, disposal. Oversee iPads, Swivels, and equipment lending programs
As needed, assist with schedule building in CLSS, room reservations, parking, adjuncts, offload and additional compensation contracts
Support department with other administrative duties as needed
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Three years of experience providing administrative support
Strong communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently and interact with the public, employees, and students in a courteous, respectful, and efficient manner
The position requires a candidate who is dependable, motivated, and appreciates being the 'face' of the department; they are experienced with providing a positive attitude and business professional attire as representative of the department/organization
Working knowledge of a variety of software platforms and standard office equipment
Strong organizational and time management skills to meet required deadlines
Willingness to be creative, develop efficient practices and systems, and learn new skills
Ability to multi-task, attend to key details, and shift priorities as needed
Maintain confidentiality
Preferred
Previous experience in an academic support office setting, including budgets and work in a multi-tasking environment
Benefits
Annual leave
Up to 15 holidays
Personal and sick days
Excellent health, life, and retirement plans
Tuition remission
A variety of great perks and discounts
Company
Towson University
Towson University is a post secondary educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate studies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.01MKey Investors
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2022-06-28Grant· $0.01M
2017-06-14Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
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