What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant - 519204 position at University of Alabama?
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- Education
- Office/Clerical Support
- Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
- Closing at: Apr 13 2023 at 22:55 CDT
Pay Grade/Pay Range: 55 Hourly (non-exempt) - Minimum - $ 12.88 Midpoint - $ 18.81
Department/Organization: 212601 - Ed Studies Psy/Res Method/Counsel
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: Under limited supervision, assists the department head or director in the day-to-day operations of a program. Oversees the program support, general office, administrative and secretarial duties with some variety and complexity. Typical duties may include overseeing some aspects of the program, acting as the main liaison to other offices within the University as well as external contacts, maintaining budget records, supervising other support staff and-or students, arranging meetings-itineraries-agendas, typing a variety of material, compiling data and preparing reports, and purchasing office and program supplies and materials.
Additional Department Summary: Under limited supervision, assists the department head and faculty in the day-to-day operations of the department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology and Counseling in the College of Education. Procurement of supplies and promotional items, and, at times, required to pick up supplies from local vendors. Assist in the logistics of on campus events for the faculty of the department. Manage schedules for graduate assistant and student workers. Handle the budgets for the department and the e-time and leave approvals for employees.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or the equivalent and three (3) years of general office experience; OR Associate's degree and one (1) year of general office experience; OR a Bachelor's degree.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of UA licensing approval procedures, procurement through BuyBama and procedures to make purchases through outside vendors when necessary, knowledge of P-card travel and non-travel purchases and reconciliation through Concur.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Excel and Budgeting
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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