Administrative Assistant III

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of intermediate office/administrative support duties which require a thorough knowledge of a function or functions within a department or work unit. The incumbent will apply specialized functional knowledge to independently analyze and respond to administrative matters within established limits. General direction and supervision is typically received from a department supervisor, manager, assistant/associate director or assistant/associate dean.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

Has responsibility or authority which is limited to the direction of student or temporary workers.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts may include senior administrators, faculty, students, and staff. External contacts may include vendors, consultants, and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors; assist visitor or caller by answering questions or providing information regarding office/department policies or procedures utilizing thorough knowledge of office operations; determines when referral to supervisor, appropriate staff member or other office is appropriate.
• Prepare or direct preparation of minutes, notices, manuals, agendas and correspondence with all supporting documentation.
• Maintain and reconcile budgets for departmental accounts; monitors expenditures and perform simple analysis of accounts; prepare both special and recurring reports for supervisor and authorizes payments within prescribed limits.
• Coordinate the workflow of the office. Implement office procedures and practices. May assign and monitor student workers, as directed. Relay direction from supervisor to coordinate administrative procedures to department and/or among other offices.
• Answer inquiries on general and technical matters in accordance with established guidelines and forwards other items to supervisor or appropriate staff.
• Provides clerical assistance such as keying and submitting course schedules, opening and distributing office mail and maintaining the mail room.
• Compose correspondence, reports or other documents (such as department meeting minutes) from rough draft, shorthand notes or zoom recording using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Schedule appointments such as, but not limited to department meetings, retreats, events for supervisor as directed utilizing knowledge of priorities and prearranged plans.
• Ensures office staff is informed of new or revised procedures and any pertinent information regarding assigned function(s); update related policy/procedure manuals.
• Oversee, maintain and update departmental files, email inbox, and website regularly throughout the year and annually.
• Arrange meetings, schedules conferences, facilities, and services as directed by supervisor; notifies attendees or participants of time and place.
• Planning all travel arrangements for department visitors, submitting, and maintaining department expense reports,
• Assist on ad hoc projects and other miscellaneous duties assigned by supervisors.<