CEO Administrative Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Grade: 5 

Position Summary

The CEP Administrative Assistant serves as the administrative assistant/secretary for the Departments of Education, 
Psychology, and Kinesiology in the College of Education and Psychology (CEP). The position is also responsible for the 
official submission of department class schedules, purchases, and social media updates, as well as scheduling and 
supervising student workers. 

Essential Job Duties 
1. Serve as receptionist and personal administrative assistant for the department chairs and department offices. 
2. Input the departments’ course schedules and make changes as needed. 
3. Generate and process part-time faculty contracts for the departments. 
4. Collect all syllabi and office hours for all department classes. 
5. Process all department mail daily as well as all department forms, including printing, making copies, creating 
electronic files, shredding documents, and disseminating information to department faculty and students. 
6. Purchase and maintain office supplies and equipment for the departments, make room reservations for special 
meetings, and help prepare materials and swag for various functions. 
7. Prepare and submit travel claims and expense reimbursements for faculty, part-time faculty, and student 
teacher supervisors. 
8. Maintain the department budget and pro card, including balancing monthly accounts and preparing monthly 
reports. 
9. Track and maintain department inventories. 
10. Hire and supervise student workers for the College, including maintaining a budget and record of student 
worker hours. 
11. Oversee the general building environment, including reporting maintenance or custodial needs (e.g., climate 
control, repairs, cleaning). 
12. Maintain the department monitor system and post information and events in the building and on social media. 
13. Assist with event planning and set-up for the College, such as recruitment events, student conferences, 
lectureships, faculty meetings, and professional development offerings. 
14. Assist with and/or perform other tasks related to department needs. 
15. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee. 

Omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.   

Qualifications  
• High school diploma required. 
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university preferred. 

Licenses/Certifications 
None required 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
• Computer knowledge (Google Docs and Microsoft products preferred). 
• Typing proficiency. 
• Effective written, verbal, and digital communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Secure computational skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task. 
• Consistent positive attitude. 
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example  
• Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community 
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible 
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner 

Physical Demands  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully 
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with 
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Frequently communicate and exchange information with others 
Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear  
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms 
Regularly required to walk and to lift less than 50 pounds 
Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust 
focus 

Work Environment  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while 
performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with 
disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The work is performed in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels from conversations, and standard office 
equipment. 

Supervisory Responsibility  
Hires and supervises student workers for the College of Education and Psychology, including scheduling, maintaining a 
record of student worker hours, and managing the student worker budget. 

Important Information:

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.

Please ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application. https://www.ecok.edu/employment-services/equal_opportunity_data_form_accessible.pdf