General Administrative Support - Various Campus Departments

Administrative Assistant I

All administrative assistant I positions are located on-campus.

Duties And Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the hiring department; receive telephone communications, correspondence, and employees/visitors; respond to questions and requests; maintain department files and computerized information for data entry; greet and interact with students, faculty, and staff; manage correspondence, files and telephone communications; prepare materials for and assist in planning department activities and events; perform word processing and database management activities; maintain department website; maintain office supplies; process and distribute mail; perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Office or related business experience; excellent skills in written, verbal and personal communications; strong customer service orientation; ability to productively work/interact with diverse groups of people; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; work independently and exhibit sound/accurate judgment; work with sensitive/confidential information and records; is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; skill with word processing, spreadsheet and database management applications; editing and proofreading skills; mathematical and problem solving skills; ability to deal with periodic timetable changes; compose correspondence; create computerized reports; ability to coordinate/manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and on deadline.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Other duties performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust. Working conditions are typically moderately quiet.

About Bradley University

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.

Application Procedure

Please complete the online application process, upload a resume, complete contact information for three professional references, and any certificates and/or licenses. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application. Applications will begin being reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment at Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program.