Administrative Assistant I

Position Title:     Administrative Support I

Department:      Office of Student Access Services (SAS), Student Affairs

Reports To:     Director of Student Access Services

Appointment:     Full-Time; 40 hours per week; 12 months

Status:         Non-exempt (Hourly)

Pay Rate:     $14.00 per hour

This position is primarily responsible for supporting the Office of Student Access Services. The Office of Student Access Services provides services to meet the individual needs of students in accordance with their disabilities and its academic implications.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for the Office of Student Access Services. Specific duties will include but are not limited to: 

Support Duties:

• Opening and closing the office 

• Checking voicemail messages

• Answering phone calls and redirecting to appropriate SAS staff as needed

• Scheduling appointments for the Director

• Organizing and filing documents

• Answering general questions about the office and services provided

• Creating new student files

• Assist students with questions about receiving accommodations at Bradley University

Testing Duties:

• Checking students in and out for testing

• Releasing exams to professors or identified staff

• Creating return envelopes for exams

• Cleaning testing areas

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• One to three years of office experience that demonstrates ability to work independently 

• Ability to use sound judgment to make decisions

• Ability to work with confidential information and records

• Perform detailed job tasks with accuracy 

• effectively interact in person, via email and telephone with students, parents, University personnel and external constituents 

• excellent communication skills 

• ability to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences 

• ability to work with sensitive information 

• use basic office equipment (computer, fax, phone system, copier, duplicator, scanner)

• proficient in work processing spreadsheets (Excel) and database management applications including mail merge procedures 

• knowledge of accounting procedures 

• ability to compose correspondence; draft reports; handle multi-step processes

• coordinate/manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and on deadline

• Editing and proofreading skills. 

Excel testing, pre-employment testing, and an onsite work sample will be required of final candidates.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with individuals with visible and invisible disabilities and possess strong customer service skills. Candidates will have a high degree of personal and professional integrity and respect for privacy and confidentiality. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, possess strong problem solving and analytical skills, and possess the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. The Division of Student Affairs is committed to candidates who demonstrate experiences with collaboration, diversity and inclusion, experiential learning, retention, and student wellness.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed in normal office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust. Working conditions are typically moderately quiet.

Please complete the online application process and upload a resume and complete contact information for 3 professional references. Uploading a cover letter is also recommended. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.  

Employment at Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

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