Academy Administrative Professional

Position Function Provide administrative support in and coordinate the administrative function of a large and complex department.

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. Department Profile The School of Human Sciences provides education, research, and outreach programs related to human interaction and relationships, early childhood, child life, youth, adult and family studies, and teacher education in Family and Consumer Sciences and Agricultural Education. In addition, selected School programs focus on commerce, marketing, and using technology for problem solving and designing programs and projects.

Directs, supervises, and coordinates the administrative function of a complex office.

Analyzes operating practices such as record keeping systems, office layout and performance standards to create new systems or revise established procedures; remain abreast of trends in administrative operations.

Coordinates collection of and participates in the preparation of operating reports using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Develops, plans, and implements programs, office policies, and procedures relevant to unit mission and goals.

Gathers data for budget preparation and inventory reports, prepares or assists in the preparation of the annual budget, and procures all supplies, furniture, and office equipment.

Manages complex events calendar for unit; coordinates the logistics of unit functions and events.

Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.

Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software packages.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

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