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Office Manager / Creative Admin

The Chronicle of Higher Education · Kennesaw, GA, USA ·

Pay:
$19.60-$22/hr
Job type:
Temporary

Office Manager, Elementary & Early Childhood Education
Job ID: 299566
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary
Provides administrative and clerical support to assigned location, department, college and/or unit. Develops, maintains and ensures compliance of department records. Assists with budgetary matters, tracks department funds and purchasing. Compiles reports and monitors assigned projects and/or program components. May supervise assigned clerical staff and/or student assistants. May maintain the assigned location's Purchasing Card (PCard) usage and processes.

Responsibilities

Assists with assigned area administrative and clerical duties

Maintains email, voicemail boxes and filing system

Receives and distributes incoming and outgoing mail

Manages supply inventory and submits invoices for payment

Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the department's purchasing card (PCard), cash and/or credit card

Prepares department meeting agendas, meeting notes and distributes accordingly

Assists with projects and event support

Creates and maintains office related records and reports

Interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating reports, policies and procedures

Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day office operations

May supervise assigned staff and/or student assistants

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience: Three (3) years of related administrative, office or clerical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications: An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience: Previous experience with office management or staff supervision

Previous experience in higher education

Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range for this position is $19.60 to $22.00 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of basic accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures

Basic understanding of budgets

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position requires a purchasing card (PCard).

This position may travel 1%-24% of the time.

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Credit Report

Standard Enhanced

Education

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

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