Administrative Assistant I

Administrative Assistant I Job Responsibilities Position Summary The Administrative Assistant I provides centralized administrative coordination for units housed within the Kirk Building. The position supports multiple student success units located in the building and serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners entering the facility. Located at the Kirk Building information desk, the position assists students in navigating available services to ensure even complex student needs are met, supports building operations, and coordinates administrative processes across multiple offices. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment in working with individual students as well as facilitating/coordinating operations within and across the building's five offices. Job Responsibilities Serving as the primary front-line contact for the

Kirk Building:

greeting students and other visitors, asking clarifying questions to achieve an in-depth understanding of their needs, using knowledge of each office's services to determine the most appropriate office(s) to meet those needs, and connecting students and other visitors to the correct resource within the Kirk Building or across campus. Coordinating the administrative functions of the Center for Academic Excellence, the Career Center, the SKILLS Center, the Office of Student Access and Disability Services, and the Writing Center. Providing secretarial support to the building's committees and working groups. Managing the front desk and other office areas of the building. Maintaining building key distribution and access records. Maintaining confidential student files and records. Coordinating community-facing events, such as employer visits, outreach programs, and community engagement activities. Hiring and supervising student workers. Assisting the directors of the building's five offices with budgets, purchasing, and requisitions Coordinating travel arrangements and reimbursements for professional staff. Coordinating use of Kirk Building physical spaces. Some building coordinator responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/. Required Qualifications High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparative knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired Strong organizational and administrative coordination skills Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service abilities Ability to exercise professional judgment and operate independently in a multi-department environment Experience supporting office operations, scheduling, and administrative processes Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with university administrative systems and processes Coursework beyond high school Experience with Banner and Microsoft products Posting Detail Information Posting Number S307P Open Date 04/21/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Review of applications will begin April 28, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Salary Starting hourly wage is $17.37.