Faculty Administrative Assistant - School of Law

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Faculty Support Supervisor, this in-person position supports the day-to-day teaching, curriculum and general administrative support needs for department faculty.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules diverse and complex appointments, meetings and travel arrangements. May prepare complex itineraries. Schedules and maintains daily appointment calendars, coordinates meeting details and confirmations. Prepares travel expense reimbursement according to guidelines.
• Provides administrative support to assigned staff. Types and composes a variety of documents, creates mail merges, manages electronic and hard copy files.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail. Edits, proofreads and occasionally drafts communications such as newsletters, event schedules, marketing materials, departmental information, program literature and mailings; coordinates the printing, publishing and distribution process.
• Provides logistical support and preparation for presentations, training, interviews, workshops and special events that occur on and off- campus (i.e., arranges location, orders food, assembles materials; schedules speakers, sign-in sheets, name badges, parking, etc.). Updates training materials, case studies, etc., as needed. Serves as point of contact for scheduling classrooms and lecture halls.
• Tracks and monitors expenses for department. Assists in budget planning. Enters transactions in financial system. May approve transactions and run/review reports. Enters personnel/payroll information in HR system.
• May assist in preparing contract budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and financial statements.
• Coordinates purchase order requests and work order requests. Maintains office supply inventory and coordinates purchase of supplies as needed.
• Maintains/updates contact information, directories, departmental lists, email lists and databases. May be responsible for updating/maintaining routine web pages and social networking sites.
• Answers phones, greets and directs visitors and ensures confidentiality of office is maintained at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to deal effectively with a broad and diverse range of people.
• In-depth knowledge of office procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
• Two years of relevant work experience.

Grade

G07-H

Salary Range

$18.91 - $29.32 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

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