UREC Office Manager
University Recreation (UREC) is currently seeking applicants for the Office Manager position. UREC is a Health & Well-being department within the Student Affairs division. The mission of UREC is to promote and advance healthy lifestyles through educational programs, participation opportunities and supportive services. UREC's qualified staff is committed to excellence and responsive to the developmental needs of their participants. UREC's award-winning main facility is 278,515 square feet of recently expanded and renovated space. UREC looks for people who are passionate about teaching and working with students. Join us as we strive for excellence in building a welcoming atmosphere for every participant, visitor and employee!
The UREC Office Manager manages the procurement process for two departments, UREC and Well Dukes; including ordering, entering into eVA (Electronic Virginia) and receiving of purchases. Supports the UREC director and assists with projects. Supervises the office and related areas / workrooms and manages a staff of 2-3 student office assistants.
- Procurement Specialist : Initiates and coordinates all departmental procurement processes, receives order forms, enters purchases into eVA, calls in orders, and receives orders when they arrive. Works with staff and vendors to ensure compliance with JMU procurement policies.
- Administrative Assistant to the Director : Supports the director with projects, manages the calendar and makes room reservations as needed. Handles routine correspondence and shares routine divisional information intended to reach the entire department.
- Office Manager : Procures and distributes office supplies and materials for the UREC and WellDukes teams. Manages the contract for the main office copier / printer / FAX / Scanner. Manages all UREC landline phones with JMU Telecomm. Manages the shared spaces in the office suite including the two conference rooms, kitchen and copy room.
- Student Supervisor : Recruits, hires, trains and supervises a staff of 2-3 office assistants who work the front desk and support the fiscal / procurement operations. Provides daily work assignments and follows up any issues in a timely manner.
- Teammate and Colleague : Participates fully as part of the UREC team and serves on departmental / divisional committees as assigned. Maintains good relationships with appropriate peers including those within the AVP for Health and Wellbeing and VP for Student Affairs offices.
Required :
Relevant experience in an administrative roleDemonstrated ability to be highly organized, efficient, and show attention to detailAbility to utilize Microsoft Outlook / Teams, and university systems effectivelyEffective interpersonal and communication skillsAdditional Considerations :
Demonstrated ability to take initiative to develop and maintain task lists and project timelinesExperience with the eVA Procurement systemExperience managing a supervisor's calendar and scheduling group meetingsExperience in training or supervising othersAbility to work collaboratively within a diverse team and maintain strong relationships across the university and with vendors