Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist Lawrenceville, NJ Job Details Full-time $20.79 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Cognos Record keeping Google Workspace Purchase orders Event coordination Computer literacy Banner Data reporting Research Mid-level Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Task prioritization Data entry Organizational skills Purchasing Public relations Productivity software Expenditure monitoring 4 years Associate's degree Leadership Delegation Technical Proficiency Data manipulation Full Job Description We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success. Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community. Position Overview The Administrative Specialist will provide advanced administrative support to staff members within the Division of Student Affairs. Individual will perform a varied and often complex range of administrative duties requiring knowledge of office routine and an understanding of University policies, procedures, and programs; be proactive in identifying, following-through, and resolving various issues; run queries, produce reports, and research and manipulate data for analysis by others; coordinate all aspects of event planning for activities within the Division; provide direction and support to student workers within the Division; process financial paperwork (e.g. purchase orders, check requests, billing; petty cash); monitor and document budget activity; and monitor levels of and purchase supplies. Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience High School diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of 4 years of professional work experience as well as computer proficiency with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite, Google products and data management. Individual must possess excellent typing, data entry, recordkeeping, and organization skills along with a working knowledge of standard office equipment. Skill set must include the ability to: take initiative, exercise good judgment and handle confidential information. Communicate effectively with excellent public relations and interpersonal skills. Work effectively with administrators, faculty and students. Be personable and compassionate to the needs of students and their parents. Quickly assess the needs and requirements of students; perform under pressure and handle difficult situations calmly. Problem-solve and operate independently. Prioritize and organize own work schedule, multi-task, and meet established deadlines. Delegate work responsibly to others, monitor the work of others, and provide ongoing guidance and leadership to others. Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience Associate's degree or equivalent. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google products and data management. Knowledge of Banner and Cognos. Experience learning new software applications. Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information regarding our Benefits visit https://www.rider.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/benefits/overview-employee-benefits/full-time-afscme-staff