Job Information
MIAMI UNIVERSITY Administrative Assistant in Oxford, Ohio
Administrative Assistant - Physics
Hourly Rate
$19.85
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Benefit Eligible
Yes
Job Description Summary
Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks involving some discretion and requiring moderate amounts of independent judgment related to the oversight of the daily operations of a University administrative unit.
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Essential Duties:
- Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth work flow; ensures work product meets professional standards.
- Serves as informational resource to staff; investigates and resolves problems or difficulties related to area of expertise.
- Assists University staff, faculty, and students; answers inquiries and provides information.
- Oversees staff; assists in the enforcement of policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance.
- Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding department's programs and activities; produces reports.
- May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments; may maintain inventory of supplies.
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Minimum Qualifications
Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in an office or higher education setting.
- Ability to balance competing priorities within a complex office setting.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures
- Supervisory skills
- Knowledge of computer and office applications
- Research skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of a department's operation, policies, and procedures
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
- Supervisory Skills
- Experience with web maintenance (CMS) or willingness to learn
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
Additional Position Information:
Must submit resume and cover letter.
This position may be approved to work one day per week remotely after a successful review at six-months.
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Additional Information:
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
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Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
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Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
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Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University's diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.