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About the Role

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of advanced office/administrative support duties.
• Monitor budgets and business affairs.
• Schedule meetings and manage student information.
• Assist faculty in administrative tasks.
• Control workflow of the office.
• Develop and implement office procedures and practices.
• Assign and monitor student workers.
• Assist the department chair in administrative duties.
• Prepare requests for spend authorizations and service requests.
• Answer inquiries on general and technical matters.
• Assist faculty with travel process and procedures.
• Supervise the scheduling of meetings, collection of meeting minutes, and organizing files.
• Obtain bids and price quotes from vendors to order office supplies and equipment.
• Monitor inventory of supplies.
• Create and manage office filing systems.
• Receive, open, and screen mail for the department.
• Assist students with registration.
• Assist the department chair with budgeting, scheduling, and program planning.
• Assist the department with ordering food, scheduling rooms, and planning department events.
• Foster an inclusive and productive team culture.
• Supervise student workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and 2-4 years of general work experience.
• AA/AS may be substituted for 4 years of required work experience.
• BA/BS may be substituted for up to 4 years’ work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of office and administrative practices and principles.
• Skilled in operation of computers, related software applications (MS Office Suite, Adobe, and similar programs).
• Knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge and skill in accounting and budgeting techniques and principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse population.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations and work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives.
• Experience navigating policy requirements at an academic institution.
• Ability to provide and receive direct and constructive feedback.
• Passion for and familiarity with HBCU student populations and culture.

Skills

• MS Office Suite
• Adobe
• Standard office equipment operation
• Accounting techniques
• Budgeting techniques
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Detail orientation
• Organization
• Discretion
• Confidentiality
• Collaboration
• Policy navigation
• Feedback provision
• Feedback reception

Experience Level

• 2-4 years of general work experience

Education Level

• High School diploma or GED
• AA/AS
• BA/BS

Salary/Compensations

• $35,000-$42,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 403(b) with company match
• Ongoing training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement paths
• Wellness programs
• Commuter benefits

About the Company

• Howard University is a private, historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among R2: Doctoral Universities – high research activity. The university's mission is to provide a quality education and to contribute to the public good.