Administrative Support Specialist Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina

Administrative Support Specialist
Appalachian State University
in Boone, NC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$43,542•46,643

Posted:

04/15/2025

Application Due:

05/11/2025

Category:

Administrative Assistants Administrative Support Specialist Department:

College of Fine and Applied Arts•265000 Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Note:

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.
Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions
The College of Fine and Applied Arts (CFAA) at Appalachian State University implements a student-first and transdisciplinary approach to learning combined with a steadfast belief in the power of experiential learning. This pedagogy helps us create an interwoven network of scholars and practitioners collectively dedicated to addressing the salient issues that underpin our anchor mission. We illustrate this dedication by actively engaging with local communities in deep and meaningful ways. We seek a professional to serve as the Administrative Support Specialist and be the main point of contact for the Dean’s Suite. Reporting to the Associate Deans, primary duties and responsibilities include:
Managing spreadsheets
Answering the phone and providing front-line customer service for internal and external stakeholders
Ordering office supplies as p-card holder and conducting budget reconciliation
Submitting work requests and managing travel requests for the Dean’s office
Overseeing the college’s Chrome travel transactions and university purchasing guidelines and reviewing for budget code compliance
Copying, billing, and filing as needed
Completing records management of faculty files for college
Supervising and mentoring student employees
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
The position requires an individual who can think critically, creatively, objectively, fairly and can do so in a confident and consistent manner
Successful candidates will be organized, attentive to detail, thorough, reliable and dependable in their work
Excellent written and communication skills are essential
Working knowledge and ability to leverage various software to complete business needs (Google Suite, and Microsoft Office, AiM, Yo-Mart, Chrome River, and other systems typically used within the office)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of matters pertaining to education and specifically higher education are beneficial

Work Schedule/Hours:

Monday•Friday, 8:00•5:00pm

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$43,542•46,643

Closing Date:

5/11/2025 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50508 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. jeid-ea2cf33799aa2c4badd2462bb0d79bfa
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