Nova Southeastern University
TEMPOR Administrative Assistant
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!
Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not‑for‑profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, a tuition waiver, a retirement plan, and excellent medical and dental plans. NSU is a tobacco‑free university and cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.
Primary Purpose Provides temporary administrative support by receiving and directing visitors, fielding telephone calls, scheduling meetings, composing basic correspondence, and providing routine and general office support.
Job Category Non‑Exempt
Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience
Pay Basis Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding? No
Essential Job Functions
Responds to inquiries and resolves routine problems requiring general understanding of work‑area policies and procedures in a timely manner to ensure questions are answered and issues resolved.
Composes, edits, proofreads, and types basic documents; creates mail merges and performs mass mailings; photocopies and collates basic material to ensure timely communication and retention of documents.
Prepares forms and documents; verifies for discrepancies and follows up to ensure accuracy.
Enters data and generates reports from NSU specific software systems to ensure accurate processing and record‑keeping.
Schedules meetings/appointments/events and coordinates travel to ensure timely scheduling.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing during performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Proficient knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; data entry skills; Internet research abilities.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, and supply/equipment ordering).
Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Organization and time management skills.
Proactive, punctual and reliable.
Required Education High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Required Experience High School Diploma and two (2) years of clerical/administrative experience in an office environment.
Or: Associate's Degree and one (1) year of clerical/administrative experience in an office environment.
Pre‑Employment Conditions To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID‑19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons.
Sensitivity Disclaimer Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not‑for‑profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, a tuition waiver, a retirement plan, and excellent medical and dental plans. NSU is a tobacco‑free university and cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.
Primary Purpose Provides temporary administrative support by receiving and directing visitors, fielding telephone calls, scheduling meetings, composing basic correspondence, and providing routine and general office support.
Job Category Non‑Exempt
Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience
Pay Basis Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding? No
Essential Job Functions
Responds to inquiries and resolves routine problems requiring general understanding of work‑area policies and procedures in a timely manner to ensure questions are answered and issues resolved.
Composes, edits, proofreads, and types basic documents; creates mail merges and performs mass mailings; photocopies and collates basic material to ensure timely communication and retention of documents.
Prepares forms and documents; verifies for discrepancies and follows up to ensure accuracy.
Enters data and generates reports from NSU specific software systems to ensure accurate processing and record‑keeping.
Schedules meetings/appointments/events and coordinates travel to ensure timely scheduling.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing during performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Proficient knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; data entry skills; Internet research abilities.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, and supply/equipment ordering).
Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Organization and time management skills.
Proactive, punctual and reliable.
Required Education High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Required Experience High School Diploma and two (2) years of clerical/administrative experience in an office environment.
Or: Associate's Degree and one (1) year of clerical/administrative experience in an office environment.
Pre‑Employment Conditions To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID‑19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons.
Sensitivity Disclaimer Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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