Administrative Assistant I - Foster College of Business

Position Title        Administrative Assistant 1 

Department          Foster College of Business

Reports to            Administrative Services Manager

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

Status                   Non-Exempt, Wage $15.00 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities 

This Foster College of Business Administrative Assistant position works in a team environment, while individually handling administrative 

tasks for several departments on a regular basis and working in tandem with the Caterpillar College of Engineering administrative staff also. 

Responsibilities will vary including a wide range of administrative duties, assisting with event planning for departmental and college activities 

as well as making travel arrangements. Additional routine tasks include mail merges, requisition orders, completing and submitting various forms, 

making copies, taking minutes, room reservations and other administrative duties as assigned. Cross-training for all administrative activities 

is to be expected to meet the needs of the colleges. In order to meet the needs of the University, the University retains the right to assign duties 

and requirements to employees as well as determine and change starting times, quitting times and shifts. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• One year of office or related experience 
• The ability to work independently, exhibit sound judgment and contribute to a positive team spirit Proficiency in professional written, verbal and personal communications 
• Attention to detail 
• Strong customer service skills 
• The ability to productively work/interact with diverse groups of people and to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences 
• Professionalism in handling sensitive/confidential information and records 
• Proficiency in G-Suite or the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong word processing skills and experience building spreadsheets 
• Problem solving skills 
• The ability to coordinate/manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and on time 

Mental/Physical Requirements

Must have the mental and physical capability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Application Procedures: 

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the position, resume and complete contact 

information for three professional references electronically. Please upload all documents at the time of initial application. 

If you need to send documents at a later time, please send to csplitter@fsmail.bradley.edu and they will be included in your 

application materials. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the position is open until filled.  Our hope is to have this person 

hired to train with the staff member that is retiring.

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

should submit a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position, resume, and contact information for three professional references. 

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application. 

Applications will begin being reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials will not be 

accepted through third party web sites.

Bradley University is a top-ranked, prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate 

students the opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning 

experience of a smaller university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in 

business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. The 

University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in Central Illinois. 

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.