Administrative Assistant

Resume and Cover Letter are required upon submission

Under the direction of the Department Chair and the Administrative Manager, manage all of the administrative and operational functions of the Information Studies Chair's office. This role will directly support the Department Chair, Administrative Manager, and assigned faculty members in the Department of Information Studies. Primary duties include: assist the Department Chair with all administrative responsibilities related to the operations of the department. Maintain the Chair's calendar, coordinate all meetings and conferences, draft and edit various correspondence on behalf of the Chair, and create and distribute reports. Take minutes at departmental faculty meetings and other assigned committee meetings, following up on any pending issues. Independently provide hands-on coordination to the Chair, Administrative Manager, faculty, and programs to ensure all aspects of the department's programs are performed and deadlines are met. Assist in the coordination of faculty research and professional activities, including travel arrangements, reimbursements and purchase orders. Provide periodic event management and coordination for colloquia, campus meetings, and guest speakers.