Administrative Assistant Job at Inside Higher Ed in Oxford

Job Summary

Inside Higher Ed is hiring an Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of the Communications and Marketing department. The role involves moderate discretion, independent judgment, and a focus on ensuring smooth workflow, professional standards, and effective support for staff, faculty, and students.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews operations of University Communications and Marketing; ensures smooth workflow; ensures work product meets professional standards.
• Serves as informational resource to staff; investigates and resolves problems or difficulties related to area of expertise.
• Assists University staff, faculty, and students; answers inquiries and provides information.
• May oversee staff; assists in enforcement of policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance.
• Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding University Communications and Marketing programs and activities; produces reports.
• May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments; may maintain inventory of supplies.

Qualifications

• Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures; supervisory skills; knowledge of computer and office applications; research skills.

Diversity Statement

Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

Equal Opportunity/Inclusive Hiring

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.

Benefits Eligible

Yes