Miami University Alumni Association·Oxford, Ohio
The Administrative Assistant performs complex administrative tasks to oversee daily operations of a University administrative unit. This includes monitoring workflows, assisting staff and students, and producing reports.
20.15
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?
Job Description: Summary
Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks involving some discretion and requiring moderate amounts of independent judgment related to the oversight of the daily operations of a University administrative unit
Characteristic duties and responsibilities—essential functions
Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth work flow; ensures work product meets professional standards.
Serves as informational resource to staff; investigates and resolves problems or difficulties related to area of expertise.
Assists University staff, faculty, and students; answers inquiries and provides information.
Oversees staff; assists in the enforcement of policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance.
Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding department's programs and activities; produces reports.
May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments; may maintain inventory of supplies.
Reports to upper level administrator (i.e. Director, Assistant Director, Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Chair, etc.)
Direct administrative supervision of student employees. May provide functional or direct supervision of classified staff.
Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise
Generally typical office environment. May require considerable walking, standing, or bending. May have periodic assignments which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant conditions.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Special Instructions (if applicable)
Contact Rob Abowitz, Director of Residence Life, for questions regarding this posting. abowitrn@miamioh.edu 513-529-4001
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu [ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
Miami University Values Statement Miami University [https://miamioh.edu/] is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values [https://miamioh.edu/policy-library/mission-values/] webpage.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu [ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu] or 513-529-3560.
Clery Act As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html [http://www.miamioh.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html], which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities.
This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.
Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees.
Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
Please visit our Labor Law Posters [https://miamioh.edu/transformational-inclusive-excellence/oeeo/employment-recruitment/labor-posters.html] webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.
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