Admin Support Associate
Auburn University - Auburn, AL
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The College of Nursing's Dean's Office for Nursing Administration is seeking an Administrative Support Associate I/II. This role provides administrative, financial, and general clerical support within an administrative department or program with responsibility for a broad variety of office support duties and tasks. At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community. The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home!
Responsibilities
- Performs multiple duties which are a mix of administrative and clerical in nature, which may include but are not limited to data gathering, data management, correspondence, filing, calendar management, event scheduling, mail distribution, answering phones, organizing mail, purchasing/ordering supplies, and website maintenance.
- Provides budget preparation, tracking, monitoring and auditing, payroll processing, travel/expense voucher processing and other accounting and financial tasks.
- Advises staff, students, administrators, and clients of standard policies or procedures.
- Acts as a point of contact to other departments, students, faculty, customers, and outside agencies/vendors on behalf of manager, director, or department head.
- Manipulates and prepares data and other information, databases, or reports using a computer.
- May perform some administrative duties such as budget coordination, human resources administration (beyond payroll entry), collection and disbursement of cash, checks, and other negotiable items, preparation of reports, documents, and presentations, or coordination of complex projects or events.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience in clerical and administrative support services for Level I
- 4 years of experience in clerical and administrative support services for Level II
- Substitution allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of office rules, procedures and operations that require previous training and experience to perform.
Benefits
- Top-notch health insurance
- Generous retirement plans
- Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
- Flexible spending accounts
