NSU Florida·Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Provides comprehensive administrative support including managing visitors, telephone calls, and scheduling meetings. Responsible for composing complex documents, managing academic records, and processing scholarship and transcript data.
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Provides administrative support by receiving and directing visitors, fielding telephone calls, scheduling meetings, organizing events, composing and editing correspondence, and providing routine and general office support.
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Basis: Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding? No
1. Responds to inquiries and resolves non-routine problems requiring broad understanding of work-area policies and procedures in a timely manner to ensure questions are answered and issues resolved.
2. Composes, edits, proofreads, and types complex documents; creates mail merges and performs mass mailings; photocopies and collates complex material to ensure timely communication and retention of documents.
3. Prepares forms and documents; verifies data for discrepancies and follows up to ensure accuracy.
4. Enters data and generates reports from NSU specific software systems to ensure accurate processing and record keeping.
5. Schedules meetings/appointments/events and coordinates travel to ensure timely scheduling.
6. Prepares school documents for students as required by various universities.
7. Prepares the academic record portion of the National Merit Scholarship form for semifinalists and maintains records of National Merit semifinalists, National Achievement Scholars, and National Hispanic Scholars.
8. Prepares transcripts for students applying to colleges, summer programs, transferring students for grades 7-11, and submits transcripts to NCAA.
9. Submits students' grades and handles all correspondence for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
1. Proficient knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; data entry skills; Internet research abilities.
2. Knowledge of office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, and supply/equipment ordering).
3. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to maintain confidential information.
6. Strong administration skills - organized, thorough, systems orientated with meticulous attention to detail.
7. Proactive, punctual and reliable.
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
1. Ability to communicate effectively with others.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
3. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
4. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
1. High School Diploma and three (3) years of administrative/clerical experience in an office environment.
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Associate's Degree and two (2) years of administrative/clerical experience in an office environment.
Is this a safety sensitive position? No
Background Screening Required? Yes
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Market context
In Florida, Administrative Assistant II roles are typically in steady demand across schools and healthcare settings because they support daily operations and coordination. These positions are competitive when candidates bring proven MS Office proficiency, strong organization, and clear communication, along with the listed education and experience mix. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show specific scheduling, records, or office support experience.
