SCHREINER UNIVERSITY Visa Sponsorship USA

Administrative Specialist for Dean of Faculty

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for providing support to the Dean of Faculty and the Faculty in the Academic Divisions. Under direct supervision, performs clerical and administrative support activities, including typing, filing, operating office equipment, preparing and entering documents onto electronic and manual records, using computer hardware and software, producing reports, compiling data, organizing resource materials, submitting work orders, database entry, budget tracking, providing general and specific information, directions, referrals, developing schedules and setting up appointments, mailings, and coordinating clerical and administrative activities and processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be responsible for coordinating correspondence for the Dean of Faculty.
• Maintain appointment schedules for the Dean of Faculty.
• Plan, organize and schedule various meetings/events for the Dean of Faculty.
• Meet and greet visitors to the office, receive and route calls, take messages as necessary.
• Perform word processing, data entry, light accounting, filing and general clerical duties.
• Set up database tables and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office programs.
• Make hotel, flight, conference reservations and renew memberships for the Dean and the faculty of the Divisions.
• Make travel arrangements and itineraries for candidates.
• Maintain and reconcile credit card statements for the Dean and the faculty of the Divisions.
• Supervise, train, set schedules and verify timecards for work study students.
• Keep up with all maintenance for office equipment and supplies.
• Order and maintain office supplies for the Divisions.
• Help work study students distribute mail and office supplies.
• Enter room reservations into Astra for faculty and students.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Act to facilitate good communications between employees, clients, and management through interpersonal and professional communication techniques.
• Maintain University safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and proficiency in use of general office equipment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in use of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and access. Jenzabar software experience is a plus.
• Must have problem solving skills.
• Two (2) years secretarial or clerical experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Ability to use sound judgment, maturity and responsibility when dealing with a variety of persons in a public relations capacity and sensitivity to student needs.