Administrative Specialist Duties
SUMMARY
A person in this position provides administrative, project, and
executive support to assigned college or department as well as
oversees and coordinates the day to day activities of the office. A
employee allocated to this position may serve as the principle point
of administrative contact and liaison with internal and external
constituencies and may provide specialist support services in the
areas of
budget and fiscal management, public and community relations,
faculty affairs, general business administration, and/or student
affairs, depending upon the functional area supported.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee and administer the day to day activities of the office.
Supervises the work of employees in supporting roles, including
assigning workload and monitoring employee performance.
Performs research and analysis on specific issues, as required, and
independently prepares non-routine
letters and/or reports, which may be highly sensitive and
confidential in nature.
Coordinates the disposition and/or resolution of individual problems
and disputes involving staff as they arise.
Provides assistance in the understanding and interpretation of
University policies and procedures, as
appropriate.
Ensures that office operations are in compliance with policy
provisions and standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related management experience;
OR six (6) years related management experience;
OR equivalent combination of experience, training and/or
education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Possess organizing and coordinating skills.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and
judgments on
sensitive, confidential issues.
Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
Knowledge of office management principles and procedures.
Skill in the use of database management, word processing,
spreadsheet,
and/or presentation software.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. |
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