Senior Administrative Officer (College of Business Administration)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides staff and office support for the college, that include screening and handling telephone communications, greeting and directing visitors, and dealing with administrative issues and inquiries as they arise.

• Organizes and facilitates meetings and special events; schedules and coordinates dates and times, venues, attendance, agendas, and facilities; takes minutes, and provides administrative support and follow-up on matters arising from meetings.

• Composes and prepares written documentation and correspondence for the office; screens and evaluates incoming and outgoing correspondence and prepares responses as appropriate.

• Assists in the scheduling and coordination of the manager's appointments and travel arrangements.

• Gathers, enters, and/or updates data to maintain departmental records and databases, as appropriate; establishes and maintains files and records for the office.

• Guides and oversees the work of newly appointed junior staff and/or trainee students when engaged in related support activities.

• Oversees the day-to-day management of supplies and equipment for the office.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors’ degree in business administration or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Records maintenance skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff from a diverse community.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit correspondence and other written materials.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Database management skills.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to administrative support staff and/or students.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort is required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk. SUPERVISION:

Reports to: Dean

Subordinates: N/A