Oversee and carry out various day-to-day departmental administrative functions.
Perform regular administrative duties for the department: answer phones and serve as department front desk associate; type/print using word processing for correspondence, reports, manuals, etc.
Organize and maintain various departmental files and records, frequently involving cross filing/cross-reference systems.
Perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance of computerized departmental data
Daily data entry and data management using various PC software; ongoing use of the system, involving regular data entry updates.
Develop and maintain various logs and other manual record-keeping systems related to assigned functions, as needed.
Compile a variety of information from both manual and computerized records and files for regular and special reports, in response to specific requests by supervisor.
Prepare/coordinate bulk or other special departmental mailings.
Perform basic liaison functions with students, faculty, staff, parents, or other department/program constituency; explain policies/procedures, answer various questions, coordinate services/assistance, handle special requests or problems as appropriate.
Perform other specialized or technical administrative tasks related to the department’s primary function.
Confer regularly with immediate supervisor, other department personnel, to plan and coordinate activities, exchange information, resolve problems, etc.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Associate’s degree in business or other appropriate discipline, plus two to three years of relevant clerical and administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Broad base of general and specific administrative skills, including typing/word processing, filing, phone/office reception and customer service.
Excellent organizational skills; experience in organizing and maintaining moderately complex filing and records systems.
Data entry skills and experience with a variety of software technologies; ability to multi-task.
Excellent reading, spelling/grammar and general writing and math skills; requires close attention to detail.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of University personnel, students, and/or outside individuals/organizations.
Benefits
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits.
Notes
Position Type: Professional Staff
Faculty Track: missing
Employment Status: Half Time
Months: 12
Campus: Portland, ME
Work hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 2:30/3:00 pm
University: University of New England
EEO Statement: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.
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