Senior Administrative Assistant
Santa Fe Community CollegeAbout the role
Compensation:
$18.87-$23.58Compensation Type:
HourlyEmployment Type:
RegularScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Grade:
NE09Department:
Administrative OperationsPosition Summary
Provides administrative and clerical support for assigned college operations. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement.Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares, processes and tracks financial, personnel, and program and/or departmental documents and transactions.
- Prepares, processes, and tracks department procurement needs and processes invoices.
- Assists in tracking assigned budgets; prepares budget related documents as needed.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence, documents, and reports, some being highly confidential.
- Utilizes Workday and other college software tools to complete tasks.
- Participates in the planning and coordination of program/departmental events and activities.
- Researches and prepares a variety of reports and spreadsheets.
- Maintains program/department records, including contracts, financial records and any other records requiring retention.
- Provides assistance to students, faculty staff and guests.
- Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers to appropriate personnel.
- Makes travel arrangements for department personnel.
- Maintains office supply inventory; reorders as needed.
- Updates handbooks and policy documents; maintains and updates procedure manual.
- Makes appointments and manages calendars.
- Prepares work orders for maintenance and repair needs.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of the use of a variety of office equipment.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and calendar software.
• Skilled in decision making and problem solving.
• Skilled in the maintenance of files and records.
• Skilled in the researching, compiling and preparing reports.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Skilled in interpersonal relations.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, including the ability to recognize situations in which confidentiality is required.
Work Hours
- 8 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday. Hybrid.
Physical Demands
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
- The work is typically performed in an office.
Instructions to Applicants:
Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon hire if applicable.)
Best Consideration Date: [05/04/2025]
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in business, office administration or a related field.
- One (1) year experience in office management or a related field.
- Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with Workday or similar ERP to process procurement, hiring or other business processes.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Additional Comments to Applicants:
Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if t
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