JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant (part-time) DIVISION: Academic Affairs
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Dean DEPARTMENT: Burroughs School of Bus. & Entrepr.
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
To handle a range of responsibilities and assignments to support the principal investigator for the NSF EPIIC grant. This is a part-time grant-funded position set to end September 30, 2026. The administrative assistant will embrace attributes of adaptability and flexibility as the specific duties and responsibilities may evolve over time
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY
- Performs administrative duties and supports for the principal investigator for the NSF EPIIC grant
- Maintains calendar, schedules meetings, answers phone calls, drafts correspondence, maintains filling system and handles mail
- Arrange logistics for appointments and meetings as well as meeting agendas
- Prepares presentations and other materials
- Supervises student workers
- Attendance at grant meetings
- Manages social media postings related to grant
- Compiles and coordinates data
- Performs calculations and compiles pertinent data required for budgetary and fiscal reports; assists in the preparation of budgets and the allocation of program funds, and timelines.
- Maintains a liaison between administration, faculty and students.
- Composes correspondence
- Reviews material, supply and equipment requisitions and prepares expense vouchers.
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from high school or the equivalent is required; two years of college supplemented by at least two years of progressively responsible clerical and administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training or experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and familiarity with Internet research.
- Ability to maintain communications efforts (e.g., newsletter, social media pages, photography)
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Must possess high levels of tact and diplomacy.
- Considerable knowledge of social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, etc)
- Ability to work and interact with the general public and college personnel.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Good organizational skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good computer and keyboarding skills.
- Must possess a commitment to the mission and vision of the College and the business school
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 months prior administrative experience relevant to the position, or equivalent is preferred.
Please submit resume, application, and cover letter, including salary requirements, to human.resources@benedict.edu. Please reference the position title/department in the subject line.
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