Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Arts and Sciences
Office/Clerical Support
Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Closing at: Jun 28 2024 at 22:55 CDT
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)
Department/Organization: 204431 - Geography
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant II provides administrative support for the operations of unit. Performs moderately complex and well documented administrative tasks. Acts as office liaison/receptionist. Receives and routes phone calls, emails, and/or guests. Maintains files and enters data. Drafts and sends communications on supervisor/departmental staff behalf. Reconciles P-Card/Concur for other staff/faculty against departmental budget. Performs some simple budget monitoring/entry. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
Additional Department Summary: Provides administrative support for the operations of unit. Performs moderately complex and well documented administrative tasks. Acts as office liaison/receptionist. Receives and routes phone calls, emails, and/or guests. Maintains files and enters data. Assists with coordinating schedule for classes and course inventory. Drafts and sends communications on supervisor/departmental staff behalf. May assist with Reconciling P-Card/Concur for other staff/faculty against departmental budget. Performs some simple budget monitoring/entry. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of administrative experience; OR associate’s degree or higher.
Skills and Knowledge: Written and verbal communication skills. Accounting skills. Ability to organize work, processes, and time efficiently and effectively. Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database applications, etc.). Ability to work effectively in a technical team environment and with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Ability to manage all administrative and operational matters in an office environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant University experience. Advanced knowledge of University administrative software applications(Concur, BuyBama, Banner, TouchNet, MyEverest, etc.).
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.