Office Administrator

Pay Range: Targeted salary $50,000 annually, based on experience


Benefits Eligible: Yes


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., may include some weekends


Travel: Not required


Position Introduction:


The Office Administrator provides administrative support and financial management for the Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability.


Typical Functions include:

• Developing, maintaining, and reconciling departmental and foundation accounts.
• Creating financial and accounting reports.
• Providing HR and payroll support for the department.
• Managing leave accounting, reporting and other financial matters.
• Scheduling the calendar for Chair and Associate Chair.
• Coordinating tenure and promotion, post-tenure review, sabbatical applications, and faculty evaluations.
• Coordinating faculty searches.
• Managing departmental space.
• Performing various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree.
• 3 years of experience in office management, administrative coordination, or related roles.

Equivalency/Substitution : Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.


Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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