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The Administrative Assistant coordinates the comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational functions for both the Student Wellness Center (SWC) and the Student Advocacy Center (SAC) within the Holistic Student Well-being portfolio. This role provides direct administrative support to the Directors of both centers, as well as general operational support for both full-time staffs. The individual in this position must navigate the unique workflows of two high-traffic, student-centered departments, requiring exceptional multi-tasking abilities, fiscal precision, and total discretion with confidential and private information
This position will work on site. The office is open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
QualficaitonsRequired:
High School diploma or GED.
Minimum of 2 years of professional administrative, office management, or business administration experience.
Proven ability to work independently and seamlessly manage complex workflows across two distinct teams or offices.
Demonstrated knowledge of business and financial principles, including experience with financial operations, procurement, purchasing, expense reports, balancing financial sheets, or inventory management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail and strong relationship management capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and digital scheduling tools.
Desired:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, financial management, communications, or a closely related field.
4 years or more of relevant administrative and operational experience, preferably within a higher education environment.
Direct experience handling university purchasing systems, e-requests, travel reconciliation, and Workday financial systems (specifically within an Ohio State or similar higher education environment).
Proven experience working with and potentially hiring and training student employees or part-time staff.
Experience preparing comprehensive financial and operational reports.
Experience coordinating projects and operational processes, with the ability to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to interpret and apply complex organizational/university policies and procedures.
The hiring range for this position is $21.35-$23.08/hr. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Career Roadmap Designation
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Function: Business Planning and Operations
Sub Function: Administrative Assistance
Career Level: Techincal 2
Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Office of Student Life Mission Statement:
The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of professional administrative, office management, or business administration experience
- Ability to work independently and manage complex workflows across two teams or offices
- Knowledge of business and financial principles, including financial operations, procurement, purchasing, expense reports, financial reconciliation, or inventory management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and relationship management capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and digital scheduling tools
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, financial management, communications, or a related field
- At least 4 years of relevant administrative and operational experience, preferably in higher education
- Experience with university purchasing systems, e-requests, travel reconciliation, and Workday financial systems
- Experience hiring and training student employees or part-time staff
- Experience preparing comprehensive financial and operational reports
- Experience coordinating projects and operational processes while managing multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to interpret and apply complex organizational or university policies and procedures
What We Do
The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society was established by the State of Ohio in 2023 to research and teach the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order.
