Job Title
Administrative AssistantDepartment
EHS FinancialWorker Type
RegularPay TypeHourlyHourly Rate
20.15Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Benefit Eligible
YesPost-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?
NoJob Description Summary
Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks involving some discretion and requiring moderate amounts of independent judgment related to the oversight of the daily operations of a University administrative unit. Supports functions of both the Dean's Office and Departments in the College of Education, Health and Society.Job Description
Essential Duties:
Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth work flow; ensures work product meets professional standards.
Serves as informational resource to staff; investigates and resolves problems or difficulties related to area of expertise.
Assists University staff, faculty, and students; answers inquiries and provides information.
Oversees staff; assists in the enforcement of policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance.
Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding department's programs and activities; produces reports.
May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments; may maintain inventory of supplies.
May assist in the performance of personnel related tasks.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures
Supervisory skills
Knowledge of computer and office applications
Research skills
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Special Instructions (if applicable)
Please submit a resume and cover letter. Direct inquiries to Jessica Pollitt at [email protected].Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Remote Work
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Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560.
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Skills Required
- Nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of unit operations, policies, and procedures.
- Supervisory skills (ability to oversee staff, establish schedules, review performance).
- Knowledge of computer and office applications.
- Research skills (ability to gather and analyze statistical information and produce reports).
- Criminal background check (required as part of hiring).
What We Do
Miami University is a public research university in Ohio, established in 1809, dedicated to providing high-quality undergraduate and graduate education.
