Physical Demands: May need to lift up to 25 lbs.
Licenses/Certifications: N/AMinimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree.
EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in administrative staff work.
OTHER:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Elementary knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information; of basic methods and techniques used in organizing and conducting studies and analyses or programs, procedures, and organizations; of basic analytical and statistical principles and techniques. Skill in the use of office automation software and its application; in operating manual and automated office equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to present ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form.
OTHER:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
N/A
Additional Job DetailsPreferences:
- Experience working in a higher education, academic department, research center, or similar educational environment.
- Experience coordinating programs, events, conferences, workshops, or other public-facing activities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of or experience with digital accessibility standards and accessible web content.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff, visitors, and community partners.
Posting Close Date: 9/11/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Two years of experience in administrative staff work
- Knowledge of reference and research methods for collecting, compiling, and organizing information
- Knowledge of basic methods for organizing and conducting studies, analyses, programs, procedures, and organizations
- Knowledge of basic analytical and statistical principles and techniques
- Skill in using office automation software and manual and automated office equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and concisely orally and in writing
- Ability to perform mathematical computations and present statistical material in charts and graphs
- Experience in higher education, an academic department, research center, or similar educational environment
- Experience coordinating programs, events, conferences, workshops, or other public-facing activities
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong organization and attention to detail
- Knowledge of or experience with digital accessibility standards and accessible web content
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with faculty, students, staff, visitors, and community partners
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