Position serves as the primary contact for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (A high-volume, complex office where nearly all work is time sensitive)

Provides administrative, data entry tasks, and clerical support for the day-to-day workload of the office

Maintains schedules for ORSP staff, sets up meetings, and answers phones

Processes incoming proposals and awards for external funding

Creates proposals and project files

Processes incoming and outgoing mail and incoming paperwork

Orders and maintains office supplies

High school graduation and two (2) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated knowledge of standard office practices and procedures; business English, spelling, grammar, and composition

Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate to a diverse group of individuals, and establish and maintain working relationships with the University community

Demonstrated ability to provide effective customer service

Ability to plan and schedule meeting

Ability to operate standard office equipment including 10-key, copier, fax, multi-line telephone, computer, and printer on a frequent basis

Demonstrated organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills, while paying attention to detail, and ability to follow through

Demonstrated experience in the operation of personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn new software

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use discretion in the release of information

Ability to work independently and complete tasks with accuracy within a limited timeframe

Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to climb to the second and third floors of a non-accessible building