<p>We are all about student success! Do you want to join us and be part of helping students achieve their dreams? If you are looking for meaningful work, great co-workers, and competitive pay - we've got a position for you! Utah Valley University is currently seeking an Administrative Support II for the School of the Arts (SOA) Advising Center. We are dedicated to building a culture where people thrive and enjoy where they work. The SOA Advising Center provides a wide variety of services to students, staff, and faculty. We know that great people are critical to the success of our office, and we are looking to add an Administrative Support II who is engaging, fun, and willing to collaborate with our advising team. Candidates should be proactive, detailed, and team oriented. Bring your energy and excitement as we work together to help our students succeed!</p> <p>Working under the direction of the SOA Director of Advising, the admin will perform a variety of administrative, fiscal, staff support, and planning activities such as budget administration, facilities scheduling, specialized record keeping, and information-gathering projects. The admin will also provide information and excellent customer services via phone, email, and in person. The admin will resolve questions and process requests associated with registration, records, grading, petitions, transfer credit, graduation, and other topics. The admin will support the SOA Advising Center in areas of procurement, budgeting, personnel administration, and other tasks as time allows.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Informs students, faculty, and public of available department and university services. Provides correct and accurate information to inquiries and requests for assistance. Greets and directs students for appointments with advisors.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs advanced and confidential administrative support duties, including composing routine correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting minutes, financials, and obtaining factual information requiring knowledge of policies/procedures of assigned and work-related areas. Maintains a variety of documents associated with the advising center.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates department events, facilitates marketing opportunities, communications and correspondences. Assists academic advisors with various administrative functions and maintains records for the advisement center, such as calendars, statistics, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates the preparation and submission of various reports, including timecards, ePAFs, eSAFs, new hire paperwork completion and submission, requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, index tracking and reconciliations.</p> </li><li> <p>Manages finances and tracks budgetary expenses and submissions. Establishes, updates, and maintains files, inventories, ordering, receiving, billing, distributing, and reconciling expenditures. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree and one year of experience or any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree and three years of experience or any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling five years.</p> <p>Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of managing finances and budgetary responsibilities across multiple budget lines.  </li><li>Knowledge of procurement and similar procedures. </li><li>Knowledge of best practices in events, marketing communications, correspondence, and appropriate matters of etiquette in various settings. </li><li>Knowledge of department and university services. </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Skill in office methods, techniques, practices and procedures.  </li><li>Skill in the use of computers and computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet, database, and presentations.   </li><li>Skill in the preparation and interpretation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables. </li><li>Skill in interpersonal, problem-solving and decision making techniques. </li><li>Skill in customer service and phone etiquette. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Strong organizational and planning skills. </li></ul> <p>Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work independently, multitask, and follow projects through to completion.  </li><li>Ability to plan and anticipate potential changes and act accordingly. </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. </li><li>Ability to perform a variety of administrative support duties with minimum supervision. </li><li>Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and instructions. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to meet and work with people of diverse backgrounds. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor and poise. </li><li>Ability to organize and plan effectively. </li></ul>