Administrative Assistant

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Academic Affairs department; assists in maintaining records and systems; facilitates the exchange of information and effectively promotes the department in a variety of ways. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Level I – Minimum Greets and directs visitors; answers phones and takes messages; answers questions requiring knowledge of terminology, organization, supervisor’s responsibilities, etc. (e.g. appropriate referrals/triage, general purpose of the department) Reviews, routes and prioritizes mail Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment) Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database computer applications Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher levels Level II – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following: Obtaining or verifying information in the processing of unit program data, to provide technical assistance concerning system processed information and resolving problems relating to procedures and deadlines Applies basic to intermediate skills appropriate for the position or specialization Provides administrative support for the department with document preparation, setting and prepping for meetings, making travel arrangements, and preparing expense reports Develops and maintains spreadsheets and data as needed Helps to organize and conduct departmental events, as directed, by securing space, equipment, and food preparing announcements, and agendas, maintaining inventory control, setting up files, making travel arrangements and reservations, and assisting with other events as they occur Assists with the planning and execution of various KCU events (symposiums, meetings, graduation, etc.) Works under moderate supervision and clearly defined procedures Qualifications: Level I – Minimum High School Diploma or GED required Two years’ experience as an administrative assistant supporting more than one person Minimum three years’ experience working with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database computer applications Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment Must have experience answering phone in a professional environment Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and a self-starter Exercise good judgment and discretion at all times Ability to be flexible, and able to shift priorities as demands change Able to work in a team environment and interact closely with team members Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization Excellent verbal & written communication skills Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following High School Diploma or GED required Two years of college preferred Four years’ experience as an administrative assistant including two years’ supporting more than one person Minimum three years’ experience working with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database computer applications Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU! Kansas City University, founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university, and the fifth-oldest osteopathic medical school in the nation. KCU’s Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine offer graduate degree programs in osteopathic medicine, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences and dental medicine, as well as multiple dual-degree opportunities. To learn more about KCU, our colleges and academic programs, visit kansascity.edu. Are you interested in learning more about opportunities at KCU but don’t see a specific position that fits your experience and skills at this time? Please introduce yourself to us by sharing your CV/resume and we will be in contact with you as future opportunities that match your qualifications become available.