Administrative Asst., Faculty Support

99881BR

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Administrative Asst

Job Description

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law seeks a dynamic, self-starter for the Administrative Assistant position. The successful candidate will provide office clerical and administrative support to Faculty members and backup assistance to the Dean’s Office.

Job Family

Clerical & Admin Support

Department Name

College Of Law

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

VP/EXEC VICE PROV DPC

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$20.50 – $21.50 per hour; DOE

Essential Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for and have duties in the following areas:

• Prepare classroom materials, notes, course descriptions, examinations, best/model answers, grade sheets, and posting of Canvas notices and first assignments. 
• Prepare/generate correspondence, manuscripts, routine letters, memos, and transcribe notes from rough drafts. 
• Support calendar and scheduling for faculty/committee. 
• Cross-train, work as a team, and be able to serve as backup for other team members as needed. 
• Open and review incoming mail and respond to routine inquiries. 
• Plan and arrange meetings and/or events and communicate arrangements to appropriate parties. 
• Arrange necessary and extensive travel reservations and itineraries; anticipate and prepare background material as needed; complete travel documentation, including entering trips into the Concur Travel System and the College of Law travel approval site to seek traveler reimbursement. 
• Prepare special/recurring reports containing sensitive information. 
• Physical presence at the workplace is an essential function of this position. 
• Other duties as assigned that support the goals of the department/College of Law. 

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years secretarial/administrative experience; OR, Certificate in Secretarial Science AND three (3) years of secretarial/administrative experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of standard office policies and practices 
• Experience in multitasking in a fast-paced team environment 
• Experience in working with diverse populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate software including – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• Experience working with confidential information or files 
• Experience in making travel arrangements and reimbursements – knowledge of Concur Travel System a plus 
• Experience in work that requires organization and attention to detail 
• Experience in supporting multiple people and handling multi-line phones
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Experience in internet research 
• Experience with proper grammar usage, spelling, composition, punctuation, and proofreading 
• Evidence of effective communications skills 

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting and required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work—frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to the resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions. Use standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, and operating a mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone, and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Department Statement

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the nation’s preeminent law schools, focused on offering students a personalized legal education. Ranked No. 1 in Arizona since 2010 and No. 32 nationally by U.S. News & World Report , ASU Law offers students the opportunity to tailor their education, to match externships to their interests and career services resources to help land their ideal jobs. Additionally, ASU Law’s LEED Gold certified building in downtown Phoenix is steps away from the legal, political and economic heart of Arizona. For more information, visit law.asu.edu .

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.