Administrative Assistant III

Administrative Assistant III

Reporting directly to the Dean of the Honors College, the Administrative Assistant III provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the faculty and staff of the Honors College, with a particular focus on operations related to undergraduate research. This position plays a key role in supporting the College's academic, student, and administrative functions, with particular emphasis on undergraduate research and creative activity. The Administrative Assistant III contributes to these efforts through effective coordination, communication, financial and administrative support, event and program coordination, and day-to-day operations that help advance the mission of the Honors College.

Duties/Responsibilities: Supervise students who provide front desk operations, Act as a first point of contact for students and visitors with regard to Honors College undergraduate research activities. Provide administrative support for a growing program that works with faculty and students across campus, including managing department files, records, calendars, and websites. Coordinate arrangements for meetings, forums, and other events. Assist with procurement and purchasing, create purchase orders and reimbursements, monitor and/or order office supplies. Process travel arrangements, applications, and reimbursements using Concur and other platforms. Reconcile and monitor program budgets to provide routine budget reports; assist with the hiring process of full and part-time individuals. Maintain confidentiality with office relations and personnel files. Perform other duties as assigned. Answer phone, screen or transfer calls, take messages, answer questions, refer to other offices as appropriate. Hire, supervise, train, and plan work for student assistants. Perform other duties as assigned.