Administrative Assistant
Company:
Spelman College
Job Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Category:
Administrative Assistants
Type:
Full-Time
Position Title
Administrative AssistantPosition Summary
The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational and analytical support to the department of Business & Financial Affairs. This role ensures the smooth and efficient functioning of administrative processes, support financial and business operations and serves as a resource for communication, coordination, and workflow management of day-to-day activities. This position assists with office management, scheduling, communications, records maintenance, and coordination of departmental programs and events. This role serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, directing inquires and provide accurate information. The role requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and strong organizational and communication skills to support the mission and goals of the College.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides administrative and clerical support to divisional leadership, including drafting correspondence, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, preparing reports, and maintaining departmental files and databases.
- Greets and assists visitors, faculty, staff, students, internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and courtesy.
- Manages calendars, schedules appointments, coordinates meetings, and prepares meeting materials and minutes.
- Processes purchase requisitions, invoices, travel requests, and expense reimbursements in accordance with institutional policies.
- Monitor and maintain office operations, supplies, and equipment; coordinate with vendors and facilities as needed.
- Process purchase orders, invoices, reimbursements, and procurement documentation in accordance with financial policies.
- Assists with the preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets and maintains accurate financial records.
- Coordinates logistics for departmental/divisional events, workshops, and special projects.
- Support cross-functional projects, data compilation, and preparation of supporting materials.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and recommend enhancements for greater efficiency.
- Serve as an inter-divisional and intra-divisional liaison ensuring smooth information flow.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two (2) or more years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a higher education environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with institutional systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar).
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and commitment to customer service and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred.Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
N/APhysical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, walk, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop, climb, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Work Location/Schedule
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.Posting Number: SC0965P
Open Until Filled: No