Job Profile Summary
Under limited supervision, the Executive Assistant will provide a diverse range of support activities for a department, which requires specialized knowledge and comprehensive administrative, organizational and operational skills.
Employees in this classification are responsible for participating in operational planning and coordinating the development and administration of departmental operating policies and procedures.
Duties include performing day-to-day operations of answering phones, assisting visitors, preparing departmental requisitions, disbursements and purchase orders, communicating with outside vendors, creating and preparing correspondence, scheduling meetings, providing assistance with project planning and research, preparing travel arrangements, and processing payroll.
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
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Minimum Education :
- Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Minimum Experience / Training :
Five years of administrative, office, or related experience required.Prior light bookkeeping and office management experience desirable; administrative support experience preferred.Excellent organization and administrative skills required.Must have the ability to communicate accurate information to vendors and relate with a highly skilled staff. The ability to multi-task is essential.Knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles and office management best practices preferred.Essential Functions :
Daily – 30% : Oversees and / or performs a range of diverse administrative activities for the department or organizational unit; serves as a central point of liaison with other departments and external constituencies in the resolution of a variety of day-to-day matters concerning the unit.Daily - 20% : Utilizes knowledge and understanding of underlying operational issues to create, compose, and edit technical and / or administrative correspondence and documentation.Daily – 10% : Assists in administrative problem solving, program / project planning, development, and execution of stated goals and objectives.Daily - 10% : Responds to inquiries requiring a general understanding of work-area policies and procedures. Ensures inquiries are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.Daily – 5% : Sorts and distributes mail and materials within own or local offices. Distributes all incoming deliveries from UPS, FedEx, Interoffice, or any similarly delivered packages.Daily – 10% : Provides and / or oversees support activities for the unit such as answering telephones, assisting and resolving problems and inquiries of visitors, reviewing and controlling incoming and outgoing correspondence, and following up on operational commitments.Daily – 5% : Establishes, updates, and maintains unit's files, inventories, and records; implements and maintains data management systems, as required.Daily – 5% : Schedules complex appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements working with multiple calendars and constituents.Other – 5% : Performs other related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Trains and coordinates work of lower-level, office support staff, student employees, and / or temporary staffAbility to multi-task and oversee multiple initiatives and projects for the department / unitAdvanced computer software skills required. Easily navigates the Internet; performs searchesRequires general understanding of own work and how it impacts operations outside own work unit.Ability to recognize needs of unit and how it impacts other areas at College and understand own role relative to all areas.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to represent the work area and the larger Broward communityKnowledge of Microsoft Office products required.Our Culture – At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.
Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to :
Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment PlanWellness ProgramVacation / Paid Time OffWinter and Spring Break OffPaid Parental LeaveTuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family membersJob Title
Executive Assistant
Position Number
P0046383
Job Status
Full time Regular
Department
AHCD Pathway - English, Communication
Location
South Campus
Pay Grade
Salary
41,262 - $47,451 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)
Work Shift
First Shift
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday / Weekends / Varies
Hours Per Week
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled
