Florida Gulf Coast University
Administrative Specialist
Main Campus, USA · Full-time
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About the role
- The Administrative Specialist reports to the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences and serves as a key administrative resource for the Chair, faculty, and Program Directors.
- If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.
Responsibilities
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
- We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
- Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Chair, including calendar and meeting coordination, telephone and visitor support, correspondence, and follow-up on departmental administrative matters.
- Supervises assigned support staff and coordinates workflow to ensure effective and efficient completion of departmental responsibilities.
Requirements
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook).
- The successful candidate is organized, proactive, responsive, approachable, and service-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs, follow through, and foster a professional and supportive environment.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- in an appropriate area of specialization.
- Experience with Ellucian, Banner, Cognos, and Gulfline.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Skills
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams
- Knowledge of general office procedures.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
- Ability to work successfully and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures consistently.
Compensation
- $17k-$20k
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