Administrative Assistant III - Student Affairs [on-site]

$44,824 - $48,006/Yr

Samuel Merritt University - San Mateo, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - San Mateo, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Administrative Assistant III in Student Affairs at Samuel Merritt University plays a crucial role in facilitating daily operations and providing support to students, faculty, and staff. This position is responsible for managing administrative tasks, ensuring effective communication, and assisting with various campus activities, all while adhering to university policies and procedures. The role requires on-site presence at the San Mateo campus and involves a blend of administrative and general support duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service as the first point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• Implement administrative procedures related to office functions, including filing, record keeping, and compliance.
• Utilize online/electronic systems to accomplish administrative tasks.
• Provide staffing and support for university events.
• Monitor and maintain necessary levels of supplies for the campus.
• Assist faculty and staff with program-related activities, including document creation and distribution.
• Collaborate with university personnel to implement policies and procedures.
• Provide services for recruitment, payroll, and personnel actions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in an administrative role (required).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office/365 programs (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written/oral), and negotiation skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to handle privileged information confidentially.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and complete work with attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• Experience in higher education and/or medical/clinical settings (preferred).

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive hourly pay.
• Regular employee status with potential for benefits as per university policy.