Syracuse University · 6 days ago
Temporary Office Assistant
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSyracuse University is a private, international research university seeking a temporary office assistant to provide operational support to the departments of English, Philosophy, and Religion. The role involves handling various tasks such as maintaining the reception area, scheduling meetings, and supporting departmental events.
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Responsibilities
Maintain reception area for main office; answer phone and take messages, greet students, faculty, and campus visitors; answer inquiries; open main office daily; restock copiers and supplies in mailroom daily; sort mail
Maintain office supplies and equipment; order inventory items and arrange maintenance for office equipment
Schedule meetings; maintain captive space calendar; schedule rooms for meetings & events
Transcribe monthly meeting minutes
Process pro-card reconciliations and travel and reimbursement requests, consultant forms and other disbursements transactions ensuring no overspends
Support department events: make travel arrangements for guest speakers, secure room reservations, manage catering and meal reservations, coordinate with Parking Services, Catering, and Facilities to ensure smooth event organization for faculty and guests
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma with 3 years of office experience
Good oral and written communication skills
Solid interpersonal skills
Good organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-pace professional environment
Strong customer service aptitude
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive information
Preferred
Associate's degree or equivalent plus one plus years of office experience
Knowledge of PeopleSoft or related system is a plus
Solid understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional suite, with the ability to create and revise documents
Company
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit.
Founded in 1896Syracuse, New York, USA
1001-5000 employees
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