Administrative Assistant – College of Public Health

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Administrative Assistant supporting the College of Public Health with advanced administrative duties. Coordinating schedules, meetings, and communications while managing sensitive information in a hybrid work setting.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced administrative and operational support to the Division Chairs of Health Services Management and Policy, Biostatistics, Health Behavior and Health Promotion, and Environmental Health Sciences.
Manage schedules, coordinate meetings and travel, process administrative transactions, prepare reports and materials, and facilitate communications among faculty, staff, students, university offices, and external partners.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and tact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED.
2 years of relevant experience required.
Associate degree in relevant field may be preferred.
4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, One Drive, PowerPoint) and project management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

administrative supportoperational supportreport preparationproject management

Soft Skills

communication skillsdiscretionconfidentialityprofessionalismtact

Certifications

High School diplomaGEDAssociate degree