Administrative Assistant I - Tampa Bay/Clearwater Job at Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

Administrative Assistant I - Tampa Bay/Clearwater - 991619


Job Number: 504136
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Dentistry-Admin Clearwater
Categories: Administrative / Office Support
About Us:

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!


Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.



Job Title:
Administrative Assistant I - Tampa Bay/Clearwater - 991619

Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:
Full Time with Full Benefits

Job Category:
Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

Pay Basis:

Hourly



Subject to Grant Funding?:
No

Essential Job Functions:
**This job description reflects assignment of essential job functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.**

1. Responds to inquiries and resolves routine problems requiring general understanding of work-area policies and procedures in a timely manner to ensure questions are answered and issues resolved.

2. Composes edits, proofreads, and types basic documents; creates mail merges and performs mass mailings; photocopies and collates basic material to ensure timely communication and retention of documents.

3. Prepares forms and documents such as check requests, travel reimbursements; verifies data for discrepancies and follows up to ensure accuracy.

4. Enters data and generates reports from NSU specific software systems to ensure accurate processing and record keeping.

5. Schedules meetings/appointments/events and coordinates travel to ensure timely scheduling.

6. Maintains student and program files to ensure retention of documents.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:
Assists division administrators, coordinators, faculty, adjunct faculty, and other office staff in project assignments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
1. Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel); data entry skills; Internet research skills.

2. Knowledge of office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, and supply/equipment ordering).

3. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.

4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

5. Ability to maintain confidential information.

6. Organization and time management skills.

7. Proactive, punctual and reliable.

8. Ability and willingness to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

3. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.

4. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.

Job Requirements:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required):

Required Experience:
High School Diploma and two (2) years of clerical/administrative experience in a office environment; -OR-

Associate's Degree and one (1) year of clerical/administrative experience in an office environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Previous experience in an academic institution.

2. Advanced computer skills.

3. Experience with Banner and Ariba.

Is this a safety sensitive position?
No

Background Screening Required?
No

Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.



Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.



Advertised: May 08, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 31, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time




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