Duquesne University

Administrative Assistant – Student Life

Pittsburgh, PA, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$30k-$498kDetected 30 days ago

LogisticsCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Administrative Assistant in Student Life provides essential administrative and operational support that enables the effective delivery of student services and programs across the division.
This position serves as a central point of coordination for office operations specifically within the Center for Student Involvement, including scheduling, communication, records management, and support for divisional initiatives.
By interacting regularly with students, faculty, staff, and external partners, the Administrative Assistant helps ensure a welcoming, organized, and student‑centered environment that advances the mission of the division and the University.

Administrative Office Operations: Provides comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient daily operations of Student Life offices.
include scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, records management, file retention, and logistical coordination for meetings, travel, and events.
Coordination, Events Program Support: Assists with planning and execution of meetings, events, and student activities, including logistics, space scheduling, materials preparation, and follow‑up.
Provides direction and operational support to students/parent/staff as assigned.
Provides comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient daily operations of Student Life offices.

Utilizes and maintains proficiency with university technology systems and standard office software to support divisional operations.
Technology, Systems Compliance Support: Utilizes and maintains proficiency with university technology systems and standard office software to support divisional operations.

$21.15 per hour based on a 35 hour work week Benefits: The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
This position serves as a central point of coordination for office operations specifically within the Center for Student Involvement, including scheduling, communication, records management, and support for divisional initiatives.
By interacting regularly with students, faculty, staff, and external partners, the Administrative Assistant helps ensure a welcoming, organized, and student‑centered environment that advances the mission of the division and the University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative Office Operations: Provides comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient daily operations of Student Life offices.
include scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, records management, file retention, and logistical coordination for meetings, travel, and events.
Exercises independent judgment and discretion in handling confidential/time‑sensitive matters.

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