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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 $16.75 - $22.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Wellness plans
Paid Time Off
Tuition grant
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development

Job Description

Florida Southern College, founded in 1883, is the oldest private college in the state of Florida. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the college offers more than 70 undergraduate programs alongside distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. With a favorable student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, Florida Southern College prides itself on engaging learning experiences and boasts an impressive record of athletic excellence with 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. The college is recognized for its beautiful campus, featuring the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, and has consistently appeared on The Princeton... 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
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent communication skills including telephone and writing
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a gracious demeanor
  • Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • Self-motivated showing initiative and perseverance
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Team player with strong character and integrity

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
  • Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • Self-motivated showing initiative and perseverance
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Team player with strong character and integrity

Job Duties

  • Assist the Travel Coordinator with implementation of Junior Journey and Study Abroad Programs
  • Serve as the 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, sorting, scanning, and mail distribution
  • Maintain program calendars, office supplies, and archives
  • Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Teams regularly
  • Handle communication and correspondence with students, vendors, visitors, faculty, and staff
  • Arrange meeting logistics including time, place, technology, and food service
  • Maintain confidential student records
  • Respond to student inquiries and process applications
  • Coordinate with other departments such as I.T.S, Registrar, and Business Office
  • Supervise student workers and prepare timecards
  • Prepare purchase orders and ensure proper approval processes
  • Submit and follow-up on maintenance and IT requests
  • Maintain office organization and equipment readiness
  • Perform other duties to support Academic Affairs mission and vision

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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