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Senior Administrative Assistant
BENEDICT COLLEGE - COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Description: This position is responsible for providing and coordinating administrative services for the Division of Academic Affairs. Under general supervision, the senior administrative assistant performs a variety of sensitive and confidential secretarial, technical, and administrative functions using current technological tools. Provide general office management Prepare meeting minutes and reports Coordinate schedules and calendars for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Coordinate in-person and virtual meetings and events of the Division of Academic Affairs Assist VPAA with timely management of communications, approvals, and signature requests Assist with preparation and/or timely submission of reports and relevant correspondence/documents for the Vice President’s appointments and meetings. Maintain accurate electronic and/or hard copy records of personnel Budget management, entry and tracking of requisitions in the purchasing system Coordinate travel for VPAA and AVPAA and for faculty and/or student groups Assist with communications and official documents of the Division Provide administrative support to the academic departments Maintain equipment and supplies for the Office of Academic Affairs Maintain databases for internal and external reporting Monitor and confirm responses to student and faculty requests for information and assistance Utilize various systems to generate reports Other duties as assigned Qualifications REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Efficient organizational skills Strong oral and written communication skills Effective interpersonal skills Ability to effectively digitally communicate through various media Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications Ability to anticipate and respond to emerging needs of students, faculty staff, various units, and visitors MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred Demonstrated technology proficiency (including Microsoft 365, virtual meetings, calendar functions, shared files, etc.) Previous administrative experience in office setting (5 years minimum)