Administrative Assistant

Job Title

Administrative Assistant

Department

UCM Photo/Video Administration

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate: 20.15

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?: No

Job Description Summary

Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, and a 100% virtual option in Miami Online. A comprehensive research university, Miami empowers students to engage with premier teacher-scholars and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and vibrant campus experience to develop lifelong skills for any career. With more than 240,000 high-achieving alumni, students gain access to an extensive and supportive community that opens doors globally and leads to amazing outcomes. With an ambition to effect meaningful change, Miami delivers the resources and experiences that prepare graduates to learn with purpose and lead with courage.

Miami University's Communications and Marketing department has been charged with building and maintaining the university's brand on a local, regional, and national stage. This dynamic and award-winning team is comprised of over 70 marketing and communications professionals and is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will play a pivotal role in overseeing the smooth operations of the department, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining a cohesive work environment. Key responsibilities may include monitoring the unit's budget, managing operational processes for the photo and video team, and supporting the Vice President of Communications and Marketing. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively.

This position has been approved for remote hybrid work: four days on campus, one day remote. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews operations of unit; 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.
• May oversee 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 Qualifications

Requires nine (9) months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education
• 1-2 years of experience working in a marketing organization

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures
• Supervisory skills
• Knowledge of computer and office applications
• Research skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of photo and video workflows
• Experience using project management software
• Familiarity with Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems
• Experience working with procurement software

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Special Instructions (if applicable)

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit both a cover letter and a resume.

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
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Miami University Values Statement
Miami University 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 Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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