Administrative Assistant

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The Administrative Assistant 2 is the first point of contact for the Office of Career Management (OCM) and helps keep the office running smoothly day to day. Because the core of this role is staffing the OCM front desk and welcoming students, employers, and visitors in person, it is a full-time, fully on-site position. The role has three priorities: (1) front desk and reception management; (2) administrative support for OCM, including scheduling, office supplies, and routine purchasing and reimbursement requests; and (3) day-to-day guidance for the student employees who help staff the front desk. OCM professional staff remain responsible for hiring and supervising student employees.

High school diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in an administrative role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams). Strong customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and to work both independently and as part of a team.

Front desk or reception experience. Experience with university systems such as Workday or Handshake. Experience in a higher education office environment.

The target hiring range for this job profile is $18.56 – $24.09/hr. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, years of experience, and internal equity.

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