Administrative Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information


Job Title
Administrative Specialist


Working Title
Administrative Specialist


Position Type
Staff


Department
Grants and Contracts


Posting Number
201201690


Full or Part Time
Full Time


Benefit Eligible
Yes


If Other, Please Explain:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track


Salary Basis
12 month


If Other, Please Explain:

Position Summary Information


Responsibilities

Administrative Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all departmental inquiries and correspondence.
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate events and workshops across all three units.
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, memos, and official correspondence.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical filing systems for each department.

Program Coordination:

• Support the planning and execution of academic development events, cultural programs, and grant-funded initiatives.
• Assist with logistics for internal and external programming, including room reservations, catering, technology setup, and travel arrangements.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.

Fiscal and Grant Support:

• Process purchase requests, reimbursements, and budget tracking in accordance with university policies.
• Assist with grant budget monitoring, data collection, and financial reporting documentation.
• Coordinate invoicing and vendor communications related to programmatic needs.

Communications and Outreach:

• Manage content updates for departmental websites and social media platforms.
• Draft newsletters, promotional materials, and stakeholder communications.
• Serve as liaison between departments and internal/external partners.

Data and Records Management:

• Collect and organize data for departmental reports and grant applications.
• Maintain up-to-date databases of program participants, stakeholders, and funding records.

Qualifications


See Below

Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.


Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative or project coordination experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and advanced experience in Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education or non-profit administration.
• Familiarity with grant administration and compliance, especially complex budgets
• Knowledge of regional culture, education, and institutional development.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Posting Detail Information


Open Date
03/08/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
No