Administrative Assistant

MIAMI UNIVERSITY • Oxford, OH • 1d ago

Job 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 two University administrative units.

Job Description

Monitors and reviews operations of two academic units (French, Italian, and Classical Studies and German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures) ; 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.

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.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in an office or higher education setting.

Ability to balance competing priorities within a complex office setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of computer and office applications

Research skills

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Please provide a cover letter and resume.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Applicants to provide a cover letter and resume.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu]{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement Miami University{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} 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.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the

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