Administrative

Administrator Job Responsibilities:

• Answers the telephone and provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Drafts reports and correspondence.
• Orders supplies and equipment; maintains service contracts on office equipment.
• Attends meetings and takes meeting notes.
• Liaises with internal and external units to carryout job tasks.
• Assists managers and supervisors in developing policies and procedures.
• Provides front desk coverage as needed for backup.
• Ensures travel authorizations, accommodations, and conference registrations for employees.
• Audits/processes travel expense claims.
• Handles mileage reimbursement requests for supervision travel.
• Performs tracking and distributes monthly travel reports.
• Maintains accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Solves problems associated with vendors regarding shipments, billing, and statements.
• Monitors expenditures, processes payment requests for reimbursement; prepares purchase orders, purchase requisitions and ensures proper procedures for paying service providers, consultants, and contractors.
• Receives and audits invoices for accuracy and compliance and ensures prompt payment of departmental bills.
• Handles administrative tasks for faculty searches and staff recruiting.
• Oversees department hiring procedures.
• Handles event planning for meetings, professional development, and other department initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Administrator Qualifications / Skills:

• Managing processes
• Developing standards
• Promoting process improvement
• Tracking budget expenses
• Staffing
• Supervision
• Delegation
• Informing others
• Reporting skills
• Supply management
• Inventory control

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two to three years’ management experience in an office setting
• Specific industry experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software and phone systems

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