Administrative Assistant

The Center for Leadership and Service

• Manages the welcome and reception area, including serving as the primary staff member welcoming guests at the front desk, answering phones, and referring inquiries to the appropriate people.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises a team of student staff members who assist with customer service and administrative functions.
• Manages the general Center email account and Center calendars; ensures all mail and packages are delivered to appropriate staff members.
• Manages workrooms, including inventory and supplies. Provides administrative and programmatic support for center programs and services as needed.
• Serves as primary approver for use of vans and space for staff via the Center's current reservation system.
• Serves as a representative on the DSC Building Committee in partnership with the Career Center to resolve space conflicts, create policy updates as needed, and partner on events/programs when appropriate.
• Coordinates and manages requests and opportunities for in-person marketing such as presentations, tabling, and special events.
• Remains knowledgeable and up-to date about the center's work, programs, and opportunities in order to best assist students, employees, and the general public with potential interests.
• Designated representative for the Center's disaster preparation and serves as the primary liaison for the Seminole Secure BIA & DR group and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Serves as the Facilities Liaison Officer (FLO), Property Manager and Property Custodian and ITS liaison for the department. Serves as the records manager and assists with the budget and record keeping process for facility/building maintenance.

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)

• Ability to adhere to ethical business practices and promote ethical behavior.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to document existing and new processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail oriented environment.

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The anticipated starting salary for this position is in the low to mid $30,000’s, commensurate with experience and education.

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.