Administrative Assistant

Student, Faculty & Program Support

• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty.
• Provide information regarding courses, schedules, and degree requirements.
• Coordinate prospective student visits with Admissions, Athletics, and faculty.
• Coordinate the administrative functions of the Internship Program.
• Assist with onboarding new faculty members, including adjunct faculty.
• Order instructor textbooks and manage textbook adoptions each semester.
• Collect and submit syllabi to Academic Affairs.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, instructional materials, and examinations.
• Produce the department newsletter during the academic year.
• Coordinate the BAE Student Ambassador Program.

University Service

• Serve as a member of Staff Assembly and participate in meetings, events, and committee work as assigned.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview, hire, schedule, train, and support undergraduate work-study students employed by the department.
• Process student employment paperwork and timesheets.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties described. The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

Candidates must possess:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of directly related administrative or secretarial experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and office technology.

Core Competencies

Candidates must possess:

• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse university constituents.
• Basic mathematical proficiency and strong supervisory skills.

Technical Skills

Candidates must possess:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Forms.
• Familiarity with Canvas, spreadsheet software, and general office technology.
• Knowledge of general office and basic bookkeeping procedures.
• Ability to operate office equipment and adapt to new technologies and software applications.

Reasoning Ability

The position requires the ability to:

• Exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making in new or unfamiliar situations.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This role requires the ability to:

• Frequently sit, reach, communicate, and perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Occasionally stand, walk, stoop, bend, and lift or carry up to 5 pounds.
• Perform work requiring close vision.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an environmentally controlled office setting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

At Otterbein, our comprehensive benefits package helps you thrive both professionally and personally, offering:

• Generous tuition benefits for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and your dependents
• Four weeks of paid vacation to relax, recharge, and explore
• 10 days of paid sick time to prioritize your health
• 12 paid holidays plus bonus days throughout the year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life insurance for added peace of mind
• A defined contribution retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Wellness initiatives
• And even more ways Otterbein supports your success.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University’s achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.