Administrative Assistant I

Western Michigan University

Position Details

Posting Summary

College
College Of Health & Human Svcs

Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department
Occupational Therapy

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S1738P

Job Type
Full Time, Regular

Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade
C

Campus Location
WMU-Grand Rapids - Downtown

Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies
1

General Summary

Provides administrative and budgetary support for the supervisor and the department.

Major Duties

Uses word-processing and spreadsheet software to produce and edit letters, memos, reports, statistical tables and other documents.
Answers non-routine questions regarding the department. Refers questions as needed.
Explains departmental policies and procedures.
Monitors, tracks and reconciles a budget(s). Prepare budget reports and may recommend allocations.
Maintains a database: verifies, updates, and enters data.
Schedules appointments and coordinates meetings; makes travel arrangements.
Monitors and orders departmental supplies.
Typically, engages in some office management and/or project work.
May provide guidance and direction to student employees.
May update the content of the department's website.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year's relevant experience.
Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Experience with query databases and budget entry and tracking.

Desired Qualifications

Experience providing guidance to student employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

Terminal appointment ends on 06/30/2027 with a potential of being extended.
Finalists will be required to take a typing, Word and Excel skills assessment.
Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at:
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:

Physical requirements and working conditions

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

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