Office Manager

Job Summary The Department of Chemistry at Tuskegee University seeks a highly organized, detail‑oriented and proactive Office Manager to support daily administrative operations, assist faculty and students, and ensure compliance with university policies. Responsibilities Manage day‑to‑day administrative functions of the department office. Serve as the primary point of contact for departmental inquiries. Coordinate scheduling, communications, and documentation for meetings and events. Maintain departmental records, files, and databases. Support faculty with travel requests, purchase orders, requisitions, and other administrative tasks. Monitor departmental budgets, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports as needed. Assist with course scheduling, textbook adoptions, and student communications. Collaborate with campus offices (HR, Finance, Registrar, etc.) to ensure timely processing of departmental needs. Supervise student workers and assist with onboarding of new faculty and staff. Qualifications Associate’s degree required (Bachelor’s degree preferred). Minimum of 5 years of administrative or office management experience, preferably in an academic setting. Skills and Attributes Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Zoom, and general office technology. Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality. Additional Desirable Qualifications Familiarity with university operations and academic departments. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines. Problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail. Ability to learn new purchasing and management software. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tuskegee University