We are on the lookout for an organized Administrative support specialist to join our all-star team at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Administrative support specialist is an amazing opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in people management, adaptability and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Administrative support specialist at Appalachian State University today!
Classification Title: Administrative Support Specialist (Lead in Acad Dept or Admin with Budget Function) Location
Boone, NC Job Category: 6 Position Number: 031471 Department: Public Health and Exercise Science (HES) - 273200 Description ofUniversity
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to leadpurposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. Thetransformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and createknowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in theUniversity of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school andone year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Note: This is a generalizedrepresentation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA . Examples ofcompetencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.
Diplomas or degrees must bereceived from appropriately accredited institutions. License/Certification Required
N/A Essential Job Functions
The Administrative Support Specialistr esponsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Working with departmental budgets and grants, whichwill require using a p-card to order supplies and equipment and maintain accurate records (process journal entries, and direct paymentforms). Process travel requests and reimbursements. Coordinate classroom schedules for all Holmes Center classrooms andsubmit schedule changes to Banner. Submit Dean's recommendations to the College and hire students and non-studenttemps. Submit physical plant work orders. Coordinate special projects and reports for accreditation and documentation forgrant agencies. Keep the departmental website updated. Assist with the front office area when needed, including answeringphones, incoming/outgoing mail, copying, faxing, filing, etc. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for thisPosition Program knowledge includes acceptable interpretations, applications, and allowable exceptions of written policiesand procedures. Requires knowledge of organizational structure, functions, services, programs, office procedures, andpractices. Knowledge of basic HR practices, timesheet submission, hiring, disciplinary procedures, classification, pay, andperformance management. Budget management for departmental and grant budgets. Knowledge of Travel requests andreimbursements for departmental faculty, staff, and students. Supervises student temp workers. PreferredQualifications
Graduation from high school and 3 years of related office experience; or an equivalent combination ofeducation and experience. Type of Position: Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty: Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type: 1.0 WorkSchedule/Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Number of Hours Per Week: 40 Number of Months Per Year: 12 Mandatory Staff: No Physical Demands ofPosition
Typical physical demands of professional position within a university officearea. Overall Competency Level
Advanced Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08 Anticipated Hiring Range
$38,127 - $43,542 Required Functional Competencies toSuccessfully Perform Job Duties. Budgeting: Exercises responsibility for administering the budget,which includes making recommendations regarding the use and distribution of funds. In conjunction with the administrator, advisessubordinate units on fiscal matters such as budget planning, budget analysis, and funding sources. Manages the overall budget for theadministrator by reporting expenditures and allocation of funds and sources on a regular basis. Interprets and applies all aspects of theP-card purchasing policies and procedures as well as special funds accounting for grants along with university policies and procedures ofpurchasing. Knowledge-Program: Program knowledge includes acceptable interpretations, applications, and allowableexceptions of written policies and procedures. Requires knowledge of organizational structure, functions, and services, programs, officeprocedures and practices. Knowledge of basic HR practices, time sheet approval, hiring, disciplinary procedures, classification, pay, andperformance management. (For positions that officially supervise other SPA positions orStudents.) Information/Records Administration: Coordinates varied records processing activities requiring theapplication and some interpretation of agency procedures, policies, laws, and regulations. Reviews information for completeness and accuracyusing multiple guidelines. In-depth knowledge of the archive procedures and tenure and promotion policies and procedures. In-depth knowledgeof the Resource Manual, University Policies and Procedures, Faculty Search requirements. Maintains records of faculty needs such as travel,contracts, and scheduling. Posting Date: 03/10/2023 Closing Date
03/27/2023 Competency Level Statement
If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, thenmanagement may consider other applicants at a lower competency level. Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian StateUniversity's Job Board: Cover Letter Resume List of three professional references with contactinformation Search Chair Name
Kelly Cole Search Chair Email View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA /504 Coordinator, at View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com or View email address on jobs.institutedata.com . Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post onthe Web) Clery Act
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box32126
Boone, NC 28608
View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Diversity andInclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveexcellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellenceis the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campuscommunity supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community aswe work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and anequitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, andcreativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, andequity-minded practice at all levels of the university community. Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminalbackground report. Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibilityfor employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Quick Link Posting Number
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