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Administrative Assistant I at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Gainesville, FL

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Administrative Assistant IJob No: 537976Work Type: Full TimeLocation: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference EligibleDepartment: 19050000 - EG-ELECTRICAL - COMPUTER ENGJob Description Classification Title: Administrative Assistant IClassification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Job Description: Faculty Admin Support: Provide administrative support to faculty (portfolio based) including maintaining confidential and sensitive information. Manage calendars, including the coordination and scheduling of meetings. Make copies of reports, brochures, pamphlets, and other materials. Write/edit correspondence; manage and organize paper and electronic files, databases; and distribute/collect correspondence, reports, and other information. Assist with meetings or event setup. Research Support: Update research websites. Enter student appointment forms. Maintain/modify C&P and bio-sketch, and other proposal docs. Faculty Fiscal Support: Provide fiscal support to faculty (portfolio based). Manage travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotel and rental car reservations, and arrangements with agendas. Purchase lab supplies as needed. ECE HQ Admin Support: Oversee mail/package delivery for the ECE department. Create FedEx shipping labels. Schedule and arrange monthly Early Career faculty meetings. Perform front office clerical and reception tasks in the absence of the Front Desk Staff such as greeting visitors, answering multiple phone lines, maintaining room calendars, purchasing supplies and assisting with copies, scanning, faxing, etc. Perform other duties, as assigned.Expected Salary: $19.00-$21.00; commensurate with education and experienceRequired Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred: Prior UF experience preferred. Excellent customer service skills. Self-motivated. Effectively communicate with a diverse group of people. Managing Multiple Priorities. Ability to exercise and maintain confidential or sensitive information. Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks. Excellent computer skills, and experience with Microsoft Office. Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and resume with application. 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 Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.Health Assessment Required: No Applications Close: 12 December 2025To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537976Our Commitment:The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-8435fe86df7d2f42ae92747c7168d678

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