Administrative Assistant I (Part-time)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. The College of Education Department of Special Education is accepting applications for a part time Administrative Assistant I who will provide administrative support for the Special Education department chair, program directors, coordinators and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Cookordinate with department chair and program coordinators in preparing schedules and supporting students and faculty to resolve scheduling situations.
• Develop, implement and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for department procedural, faculty and student records and communications.
• Ensure to meet department needs and fulfill university and College of Education requirements.
• Maintain supply inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Prepare and review faculty contracts and compensation forms as well as other departmental forms and records.
• Communicate with students regarding application, admission, course schedules, program requirements and other matters as needed.
• Screens calls and emails; engage in routine communication following pre-established norms.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, provide background support and document assembly and preparation with guidance.
• Participate in departmental meetings and accurately record meeting minutes.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of experience providing administrative support
• General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to proofread and edit written documents
• Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation programs, Internet, email and calendaring software
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions

Salary and Benefits

• $22,687.50 annually
• Full University benefits that include annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission.
• To learn more about our benefits, please click here.
• TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Contact Information

To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here. For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.