Administrative Assistant

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Job Title:

Administrative Assistant

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Classics

Under the supervision of the Department Manager, the Administrative Assistant will provide primary support for events, travel, and purchasing functions of the Department of Classics.

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for coordinating department in person events and virtual events using Zoom. This includes booking flights and lodging for guest speakers, booking meeting rooms, making catering arrangements, organizing and troubleshooting basic event AV/Technology issues, and processing event expenditures.

The Administrative Assistant will work with OSU’s contracted travel agency to book flights and lodging for faculty, graduate students, and guests. In addition, the Administrative Assistant will obtain approval for travel, manage travel documentation, prepare trip itineraries, and process travel reimbursements. Furthermore, the Administrative Assistant will communicate with international Visiting Scholars to collect necessary documentations to submit visa requests to OSU HR Global Services.

The Administrative Assistant will order supplies, services, and process payments and reimbursements. This will include contacting vendors to obtain the necessary documentation to submit orders and working with the university offices of Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Travel to resolve procurement, payment, and reimbursement issues.

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the department's marketing and communication activities. This includes creating brochures using PowerPoint, creating newsletters in Mailchimp, posting information on the department website, and social media accounts.

The Administrative Assistant will provide front desk customer services in person and over the phone. This includes answering inquiries, maintaining directory information, and updating the department calendar. Furthermore, the Administrative Assistant will provide basic tech support to faculty and submit IT tickets.

Minimum Education Required:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience, including using computers to generate a variety of materials ranging from basic to complex, office practices and procedures, and customer service.

Additional Information:

The pay range for this job profile is $18.37-$23.99. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Additional Information:

Location:

University Hall (0339)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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