Administrative Specialist II

University of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL
  • $56,000–$60,000 Per Year
18 days ago

Job Description

The Administrative Specialist II within the Dean of Students Office provides comprehensive administrative support and senior-level leadership by serving as the primary point of contact for all inquiries, managing complex calendars, and coordinating high-level meetings. This position oversees front desk operations and supports the effective day-to-day administration of the office by coordinating technology, office supplies, and facility operational needs. In addition, this position plans and coordinates special events on behalf of the department, supporting initiatives that facilitate effective engagement with students, staff, and stakeholders.
Classification Title:

Administrative Specialist II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Executive Administrative Support

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for executive-level administrator, professionally managing phone calls, visitors, and general correspondence exercising discretion and sound judgement in determining appropriate responses, routing, and follow-up; communication may be confidential in nature
  • Provide comprehensive executive support by managing complex calendars, coordinating high level meetings, and resolving scheduling conflicts
  • Coordinate development of agendas, briefing materials, preparing presentations, and assembling supporting documentation
  • Manage the travel process when traveling on behalf of the university including but not limited to processing travel requests, creating travel authorizations, and expense reimbursement 
  • Ensure compliance with university policies and maintain records for executive-level staff regarding travel, trainings, purchases, and other administrative functions
  • Conduct research and benchmarking activities; compile, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources into concise reports, executive summaries, briefing documents, and presentations
  • Coordinate responses to requests for information, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission while collaborating with campus partners

    Event Coordination
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute meetings, conferences, student special events, and staff retreats on behalf of senior leadership
  • Manage event logistics including but not limited to: venue reservation, catering, transportation, equipment rental, and other services as needed
  • Serve as the on-site coordinator for assigned events by overseeing setup, vendor coordination, event materials, and troubleshooting operational issues
  • Track event expenditures, reconcile expenses, process vendor invoices and payments, and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with university policies
  • Serves as a point of contact for development events; assist with event logistics, spaces and staffing

    General Administration & Office Management
  • Coordinate day-to-day office operations including managing administrative processes, basic technology need coordination, and serves as a point of contact for facilities needs
  • Monitors office supply inventory and supply needs and ensure essential materials are available for daily operations
  • Recruits, trains, and manages front desk student staff establishing priorities, workflows, and performance expectations
  • Develop and maintain an effective filing system; keep files up-to-date, organized, and cross-referenced as needed
  • Routinely update, scan, and purge documents and within guidelines of the University and state law
  • Interpret federal and state laws, rules, regulations, University and department/college policies and procedures and ensure compliance
  • Develop reports, handle special projects and other duties as assigned
Expected Salary:

$56,000-$60,000

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree business administration, hospitality, or related field
• Experience in providing executive-level administrative support to senior leaders
• Experience with managing projects and programs including task planning and prioritization, budget and timeline management, completing project or program deliverables
• Knowledge of administrative and office management principles and practices

SKILLS:
• Demonstrated proficiency with communication (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively prepare correspondence and administrative reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

ABILITY:
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgement, discretion, and initiative in managing assigned responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work well and communicate with various levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Excellent ability to plan, remain organized, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationGainesville, FL
Salary$56,000–$60,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Administrative Managementunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Benchmarkingunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Catering Servicesunmatched
  • Conferencesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Equipment Rentalsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Logistics Managementunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manage Agendaunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Office Managementunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Prepare Correspondenceunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Program Planningunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Request for Information (RFI)unmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • University/School Policiesunmatched
  • University/School Regulationsunmatched

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