Departmental Assistant III

Departmental Assistant III

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants chosen for interview will be contacted to take Keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel tests in the Human Resources Office prior to the scheduling of interviews. Candidates must pass all tests in order to be eligible for an interview. A complete application will be comprised of a cover letter that includes the applicant's interest in employment at Oberlin College and a detailed explanation on how you meet each of the requirements for the position. A detailed resume, which includes your work experience and history.

This position is open for current OCOPE membership and external applicants, with OCOPE members receiving preference for the first 10 days, expiring 10/22/2026.

Posting Details

Announcement Information

Job Summary

The Facilities Operations Office invites applications for the position of Departmental Assistant III. This is a full-time, 12-month Administrative Assistant position reporting to the Senior Director, Facilities Operations.

Responsibilities

The incumbent provides clerical and secretarial support and customer service response for the Facilities Operations Office, Environmental Health and Safety Office, and the Construction Office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following specific duties:

Essential Job Functions

Provide courteous customer service; answer telephone calls, take messages and retrieve voicemail; provide information as directed.

Assist in the management of the College's Computerized Maintenance Management System, including receiving, compiling, and inputting data for service requests; maintain distribution of work orders; assist with tracking service contract work; and generate reports.

Create work requests and dispatch information to appropriate Facilities Operations staff and trades; contact service requestors to obtain missing or incomplete service request information.

Charge key deposits and fees for lost or stolen keys using the College's electronic system; generate weekly reports for submission to other College offices to ensure timely and accurate fee accounting and distribution; maintain distribution, receipt, and filing of lock/key requests and inventory; and manage the College's electronic key database with minimal supervision.

Operate the College's bus and vehicle rental programs for students, staff, club sports, and other associated groups and faculty members. This includes accepting rental applications, arranging vehicles with the commercial provider, coordinating vehicle check-in, and finalizing arrangements to place the vehicle.

Manage, develop, and collaborate with Campus Communications in support of the Facilities Operations website, including maintaining associated files.

Produce daily acquisition reports for the stockroom to reconcile items received against purchase orders issued.

Assist with reconciling purchasing card transactions.

Maintain current certification and license status with the State of Ohio, Division of Commerce, for continued operation of site boilers and elevators, including processing recurring fees.

Oversee vehicle licensing for all College-owned vehicles; schedule annual bus inspections with the Ohio Highway Patrol.

Maintain distribution, receipt, and filing of vehicle keys, including any automated key maintenance tools.

Maintain a database of contact information for contractors and vendors.

Administer out-of-state student testing for the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles; process and file motor vehicle registrations in support of the Risk Manager's Office and the vehicle rental program.

Organize annual regulatory training and CPR/First Aid classes; maintain inventory of safety and regulatory PPE for Facilities.

Schedule and notify departments of all campus inspections; compile data and information for noncompliant buildings and departments.

Assist managers with administrative duties; provide support regarding compliance and regulatory issues; and help maintain Facilities Operations' policies and procedures manuals.

Maintain electronic calendars for the facilities management team; arrange appointments, meeting spaces, and meetings; and maintain project, individual, and general office filing systems.

Prepare invoices, bills, and statements; complete purchase order requests using the College's e-procurement application.

Maintain inventory of office supplies.

Maintain the College's written narratives relating to rental agreements, leases, and letters.

Marginal Job Functions

Record and distribute minutes at meetings as necessary.

Sort and distribute U.S. and campus mail.

Provide back-up support for other Administrative Assistants in the office.

Other related duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma with 3-5 years of experience working in an office setting; keyboarding speed of 40 wpm, with emphasis on accuracy (keyboarding test at time and place of application); demonstrated organizational skills; the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, noisy environment while supporting a team approach to departmental tasks; excellent telephone skills; the ability to apply judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and initiative while working on a variety of projects; demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software, and web page maintenance; experience with relational databases and report generation; excellent verbal and written communication skills (cover letter required); and favorable employment references, including a good attendance record.

Desired Qualifications

Previous customer service experience in facility maintenance; familiarity with construction and facility maintenance principles; experience working within a diverse, multicultural campus community.

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17822 Compensation

This Pay Group 5 position will be filled at an hourly rate of $25.41 (annual $49,557.) or the appropriate transfer or contractual rate and includes an excellent benefits package.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants chosen for interview will be contacted to take Keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel tests in the Human Resources Office prior to the scheduling of interviews. Candidates must pass all tests in order to be eligible for an interview. A complete application will be comprised of a cover letter that includes the applicant's interest in employment at Oberlin College and a detailed explanation on how you meet each of the requirements for the position. A detailed resume, which includes your work experience and history.

This position is open for current OCOPE membership and external applicants, with OCOPE members receiving preference for the first 10 days, expiring 10/22/2026.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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