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Administrative Assistant I

Administrative Assistant I

Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI, United States
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Details

Posting Summary

College

College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt

Executive Area

Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Human Performance & Hlth Educ

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S1383P

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Nonexempt / Hourly

Pay Grade

Campus Location

WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

General Summary

  • Provides administrative and budgetary support for the supervisor and the department.

Major Duties

  • Uses word-processing and spreadsheet software to produce and edit letters, memos, reports, statistical tables and other documents.
  • Answers non-routine questions regarding the department. Refers questions as needed.
  • Explains departmental policies and procedures.
  • Monitors, tracks and reconciles a budget(s). Prepare budget reports and may recommend allocations.
  • Maintains a database : verifies, updates, and enters data.
  • Schedules appointments and coordinates meetings; makes travel arrangements.
  • Monitors and orders departmental supplies.
  • Typically, engages in some office management and / or project work.
  • May provide guidance and direction to student employees.
  • May update the content of the department's website.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One year's relevant experience.
  • Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Experience with query databases and budget entry and tracking.

    • Desired Qualifications

  • Experience providing guidance to student employees.

    • Special Instructions to Applicants

  • External applicants should use the WMU Application.
  • Internal applicants should use the WMU-Internal Application.

    • Additional Position Information

  • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available using the URL below :
  • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to :

    • Physical requirements and working conditions

  • Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
  • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
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