Administrative Assistant

Job TitleAdministrative AssistantPay TypeHourlyHourly Rate: 20.15Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Benefit Eligible: YesJob DescriptionEssential Duties: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.Oversees 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 QualificationsRequires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertiseRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of unit's operations, policies, and proceduresSupervisory skillsKnowledge of computer and office applicationsResearch skillsInquiries regarding the position may be directed to Stephanie Nicely at View email address on click.appcast.io. Review of applicant materials will begin three days after position posting.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 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. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.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.Clery Act As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Labor Law Posters for ApplicantsPlease visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.