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Florida Southern College

Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $22.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition grant
403B retirement plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
employee wellness program

Job Description

Florida Southern College, established in 1883, is the oldest private college in the state of Florida. This institution prides itself on academic excellence, maintaining a diverse academic portfolio with over 70 undergraduate programs and notable graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, the college offers a highly engaged learning environment that fosters personal and academic growth. Renowned for its rich heritage and commitment to inclusivity, Florida Southern College is an award-winning institute that highly values diversity and equal employment opportunities. The campus houses the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3 - 5 years previous experience in administrative role
  • some college preferred such as an AA degree or work towards an undergraduate program
  • prior experience in higher education preferred
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • excellent communication skills
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • ability to be flexible and self-motivated
  • strong character and integrity
  • ability to keep confidences
  • strong organizational skills
  • ability to multitask and work well in teams

Job Qualifications

  • 3 - 5 years previous experience in administrative role
  • some college preferred such as an AA degree or work towards an undergraduate program
  • prior experience in higher education preferred
  • proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • excellent communication skills including telephone and writing
  • strong interpersonal skills with a gracious demeanor
  • highly flexible, self-motivated with initiative and perseverance
  • possess strong character, integrity, and confidentiality
  • strong organizational skills
  • ability to work well in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
  • team player

Job Duties

  • assist the Travel Coordinator with implementation of Junior Journey and Study Abroad Programs
  • serve as first point of contact and liaison with main campus providing customer service
  • provide administrative support including answering phones and taking messages, attending meetings, data entry, photocopying, filing, scanning, mail distribution, and calendar maintenance
  • use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Teams regularly
  • maintain communication and correspondence with students, vendors, visitors, faculty, and staff
  • set up meetings including logistics such as time, place, technology and food service
  • maintain confidential student records on the College's database
  • respond to student inquiries and process applications
  • coordinate and communicate with ITS, Registrar, and Business Office
  • supervise student workers and manage payroll timecards
  • prepare purchase orders and ensure correct account approval
  • submit and follow-up on maintenance and IT requests
  • keep office organized, equipment maintained, and supplies stocked
  • perform other duties to support Academic Affairs' mission and values

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location