Vassar College · 1 month ago
Administrative Assistant-K
Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a respectful environment. The Administrative Assistant provides crucial administrative and operational support to the Philosophy Department, assisting faculty, staff, and students with various administrative functions.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supports the budget operations of the office/department: process invoices; track and compare planned budget to actual expenses; provide notice if out of alignment
Provide administrative assistance for meetings, calls, and staffing plans; maintain filing systems and department calendars
Support reception/front desk interactions, answer phones, respond to inquiries, collect and distribute mail, and maintain office supplies
Support maintenance scheduled and issues associated with department facilities and equipment, communicate updates to department and facilities/vendors
Support in the organization of events including scheduling, room reservations, completing tasks identified by an event plan, use templates to make name tags, event programs or other event collateral, communicate with vendors and participants, and order food or supplies
Responsible for supervision of student employees including posting of position, hiring, training, task assignments, providing feedback, and timesheet approvals
Communicate in multiple modes with department members, vendors, on-campus offices, alumnae/i, volunteers, and/or other off-campus partners to complete departmental tasks
Responsible for data entry, electronic file maintenance, and running standard reports
Qualification
Required
A minimum of two years of administrative support experience or other work experience
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word Office suite and ability to learn additional technical systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with a diverse community
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to interact socially with others
Preferred
Four years of administrative support experience
Experience working with software systems including finance and accounting systems, payroll, student information systems, or customer relationship management systems
Company
Vassar College
Vassar College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college located in Poughkeepsie, New York
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frances Fergusson
President Emeritus
Recent News
2025-08-09
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