Administrative Assistant I - 525050

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $16.63 - Midpoint: $19.95 (Hourly N3)
Department/Organization: 200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative support for the operations of unit. Performs routine and well documented administrative tasks. Acts as office liaison/receptionist. Receives and routes phone calls, emails, and/or guests. Maintains files and enters data. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.

Additional Department Summary: The Administrative Assistant I provides daily operational support to UA First, the transition and retention office at The University of Alabama, as part of the student success mission in the Capstone Center for Student Success. This position maintains the operations of the department including management of office supplies, assisting with phone calls and visitors to the department, providing assistance in the financial and human resource support functions, and supporting program execution for the variety of programs hosted by UA First.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED or higher.
Skills and Knowledge: Working knowledge of computers and standard office software (e.g. Microsoft Suite). Ability to track and manage data through Excel. Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills. Interpersonal communication and public relations skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Experience and knowledge of Banner/Concur, Slate, or another CRM platform.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster