Position Title:

Administrative Coordinator (CL-1), School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Department/School:

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$21.63/hour - $22.87/hour

Job Summary:

The Administrative Coordinator (CL-1) provides specialized office support to the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences by creating correspondence, processing and compiling information, exercising independent judgment, coordinating calendars and events, and preparing reports.

Physical Effort & Work Environment:

The work environment consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate, have 5-7 years of progressively responsible secretarial/clerical work or any combination of training, experience and education sufficient to indicate an ability to do the work. All candidates must be able to demonstrate general proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as initial contact over the phone, in person and online, for students, parents, faculty, staff and the general public. Answer questions as able or refer inquiries to appropriate person
• Schedule appointments and maintain staff calendars
• Screen and prioritize office mail
• Coordinate and supervise department wide events
• Create correspondence on behalf of department. Proofread documents
• Input data into department computer system. Information may be of a confidential nature
• Process information
• Complete or oversee office purchases
• Reconcile information such as financial records, travel expenses, etc.
• Review and manage department budget including Professional Development Funds, as assigned
• Complete individual tasks and exercise judgment as permitted
• Train and supervise student workers
• Possess intimate knowledge of entire institution as required by position
• Consistently demonstrate courtesy, tact, professionalism and the ability to handle difficult people
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

CWA (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.