Office Administrator

at  Youngstown State University

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The class works under direction and requires experience in and knowledge of public or business processes and procedures in order to coordinate daily and long-term operations of the office. Assists and supports leadership with administrative and operational needs.
Incumbents complete assignments that require research, selection, and application of policies and procedures using independent judgment to make adaptations, modifications, and recommendations; assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of several variables. May act as a lead worker over lower-level support personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: supervisory techniques; training and development; technical writing; effective oral communication; customer service and public relations; university policies and procedures; applicable federal and state laws; assigned program area.
Skill in: Microsoft Office Suite; verbal and written communication.
Ability to: handle a variety of responsibilities and determine specific course of action; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; gather, collate, and classify information about data, people, or things; recognize and maintain confidential information; perform basic mathematics; proofread material, recognize errors, and make corrections; deal with abstract variables; research and answer sensitive inquiries from various constituents; understand and interpret contracts; use proper research methods in gathering data; resolve complaints.
() Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least an associate degree and/or at least two years of related on-the-job experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, knowledge and experience working in a confidential setting, managing office budget and multiple grant budgets.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Option

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