Administrative Assistant I
University of Florida
Administrative Assistant I
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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 16320000 - LS-MATHEMATICS
Classification Title:
Administrative Assistant I
Job Description:
Administrative Duties
+ Serve as the primary public contact for the office; greet visitors, students, and faculty; manage multi-line phone operations; and direct inquiries appropriately.
+ Handle incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring proper labeling and distribution.
+ Draft routine correspondence and complete administrative forms using Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Maintain records of building maintenance complaints and submit work orders to the Physical Plant Division (PPD) for Little Hall and classrooms.
+ Oversee and maintain department copy machines, including troubleshooting and requesting service.
+ Lock and unlock department doors, including seminar rooms and other facilities.
+ Manage check-in/check-out processes for department equipment, including laptops and projectors.
+ Schedule reservations for seminar rooms and maintain reservation calendars.
+ Arrange refreshments for departmental colloquiums, conferences, and special talks.
Academic Activities
+ Assist with administrative support tasks such as copying and courier deliveries.
+ Update the online course syllabus each semester following department guidelines.
+ Process and maintain student teaching evaluations.
+ Support faculty with textbook adoption processes via the University’s system and coordinate desk copy requests with publishers.
+ Maintain records of loaned textbooks and complete teaching assignment cards with enrollment data.
+ Coordinate course scheduling, including preparing and updating the schedule of courses and processing online changes as needed.
+ Provide administrative support to the Undergraduate Coordinator, including assisting with enrollment, registration management, and advising material updates.
+ Maintain faculty and teaching assistant schedule cards, including teaching assignments, office hours, and advising hours.
Fiscal Responsibilities
+ Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including estimating expenditures and preparing travel documentation.
+ Process Travel Authorization Requests, arrange prepayment of fees, and submit reimbursement vouchers.
+ Maintain accurate travel expenditure records for both state and grant accounts.
+ Prepare OPS paperwork for departmental visitors, ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration and tax regulations.
+ Assist the Administrative Specialist III with monthly account reconciliations for departmental, grant, and overhead accounts. Report discrepancies to the supervisor and department chair.
Other Duties
+ Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Expected Salary:
$16.00-$19.00 an hour. This is a TEAMS position and is eligible for a suite ofexcellent benefits, retirement options, and paid leave. (https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/eligibility/staff-teams)
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Knowledge of PeopleSoft and UF procedures and regulations.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
+ Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
+ Familiarity with FERPA regulations and the confidentiality of student records.
+ Effective interpersonal skills for working with diverse groups across the university.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Vete r an's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:No.
Advertised: 06 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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