Administrative Assistant, Student Transitions and Family Engagement

Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

Administrative Assistant overseeing daily operations within the Student Transitions and Family Engagement unit at the university. Performing complex administrative tasks and providing support to staff and students.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeOxford • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks involving some discretion and requiring moderate amounts of independent judgment related to the oversight of the daily operations of a University administrative unit.
Monitors and reviews operations of unit; ensures smooth work flow; ensures work product meets professional standards.
Serves as informational resource to staff; investigates and resolves problems or difficulties related to area of expertise.
Assists University staff, faculty, and students; answers inquiries and provides information.
Oversees staff; assists in the enforcement of policies and procedures; establishes schedules and reviews performance.
Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding department's programs and activities; produces reports.
May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments; may maintain inventory of supplies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires nine months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise
Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures
Supervisory skills
Knowledge of computer and office applications
Research skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefit Eligible
Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required? No

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget preparationfinancial reportingstatistical analysisinventory management

Soft Skills

supervisory skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationindependent judgment

Certifications

Business Administration coursework