Job Purpose:
Perform full secretarial functions as well as delegated administrative duties in support of an assigned academic or administrative unit in a School, College, Division or Center/Institute of the University.
Essential Functions:
Organize, monitor, and expedite the workflow of an assigned office. Initiate follow-up procedures regarding pending matters, route correspondence not requiring supervisors' attention, identify and resolve day-to-day operational problems and respond to routine inquiries for data and information.
Perform complex typing duties including the processing of documents which may require the use of basic desktop publishing software. Edit correspondence and reports, type papers and manuscripts, etc. which may include formulas as well as technical or scientific terminology.
Compose routine correspondence and memos for supervisor's signature. Write newsletters and prepare regular and special reports which require the gathering and summarizing of data.
Perform basic bookkeeping duties which includes the tracking and monitoring of expenditures and the analysis and projection of funds and financial data. May prepare routine monthly reports.
Coordinate and assist in the processing of nonacademic and academic paperwork in accordance with established policies and procedures. Identify and resolve problems associated with the processing of paperwork for nonacademic personnel as well as part-time and temporary faculty.
Provide functional supervision to clerical support staff. Interview prospective clerical personnel and recommend for employment. Distribute work and review for completeness and accuracy. Train in appropriate methods and procedures.
Keep calendar, schedule appointments, and make arrangements for meetings and conferences. Make complex travel arrangements including foreign travel.
Perform related work as assigned.
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.