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Administrative Specialist, Humanities

No Campusfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jun 2026

💰 $44,681/yr($40,619/yr – $44,681/yr)

About the role

Position Information

Position Title Administrative Specialist, Humanities Position Type Staff Department HUMANITIES, EGL, AND SOCL SCI FLSA Non-Exempt Union/Non Union Non Union Full Time or Part Time Full Time Grade 8 Salary Range Hiring Salary Range $40,619-$44,681/Annually Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only) Regular or Temporary Regular Job Description Summary

The Administrative Specialist plays a crucial role in providing administrative support and ensuring the smooth operation of the Humanities Department. Under the supervision of the Chair of Humanities, the Administrative Specialist performs advanced-level administrative/clerical activities to support the Humanities Department. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including managing day-to-day office tasks, coordinating administrative operations, and coordinating the front office of the Humanities Department with their administrative needs.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Four or more years of progressively responsible administrative support experience including budget preparation, information dissemination, record-keeping, and extensive interaction with the general public.

Criteria

CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Oversee reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and managing incoming/outgoing mail
Manages and performs the department’s administrative and clerical functions, including determining proper workflow priorities, and establishing and maintaining electronic filing and record-keeping systems with minimal supervision.
Assist in disseminating information both professionally and expediently to all Humanities staff and faculty, including work study students.
Maintain and organize office supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Perform data analysis and generate reports as needed.
Facilitates reimbursement process for faculty and staff.
Prepares a variety of forms, listings, informational and statistical reports by determining data requirements, gathering and compiling information from multiple sources, verifying accuracy, and formatting data appropriately.
Assist in preparing and monitoring the departmental budget by compiling budgetary information from academic areas and the Humanities, English, Social Science (HESS) division drafting the budget, entering information into accounts, and generating reports for the supervisor’s review. Prepares purchase requisitions received from department staff and submits for supervisor’s signature.
Drafts correspondences, reports, and presentations.
Coordinates with the Center for Performing Arts (CPA) Operations Building Tours for Humanities Academic Programs.
Coordinates and schedules appointments, meetings, and conference rooms. Takes minutes of routine meetings; photocopies materials; maintains electronic filing system; sorts and distributes mail
Assist with planning office events and celebrations, humanities classroom activities, and programs
Ensures proper documentation, version control, and archiving of files.
Assists academic coordinators with new equipment purchases for academic areas of the CPA.
Tracks and monitors office supply inventory and arrange for replenishment of items as necessary.
Maintains office supplies and all office equipment, troubleshooting office equipment problems, and notifies appropriate service personnel regarding repairs or replacements.
Maintains humanities academic calendars and schedules.
Performs all timekeeping /payroll functions for humanities assistants, academic tutors, draped and undraped models, etc.
Performs other duties as required to support the mission and function of the unit.