Administrative Assistant

Job Title

Administrative Assistant

Department

Regional Career Services

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate

19.85

Work Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?

No

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks involving some discretion and requiring moderate amounts of independent judgment related to the oversight of the daily operations of a University administrative unit. The primary work location will be at the Hamilton Campus with some work at the Middletown Campus.

Job Description

• Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth work flow; ensures work product meets professional standards.
• Serves as informational resource to staff; investigates and resolves problems or difficulties related to area of expertise.
• Assists University staff, faculty, and students; answers inquiries and provides information.
• Oversees staff; assists in the enforcement of policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance.
• Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding department's programs and activities; produces reports.
• May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments; may maintain inventory of supplies.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics

• Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures
• Supervisory skills
• Knowledge of computer and office applications
• Research skills

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Working Conditions

Generally typical office environment.  May require considerable walking, standing, or bending.  May have periodic assignments which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant conditions.

Submit cover letter and resume. Inquiries may be directed to Shayna Smith at smiths63@miamioh.edu.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Submit cover letter and resume. Inquiries may be directed to Tonia Hyllengren at hyllentl@miamioh.edu.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry