Executive Assistant; College of Arts, Sciences, & Engineering

University of North Alabama

  • Florence, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • $34,040–$45,387 Per Year

Highlights

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to manage student records in current systems or the ability to learn quickly; Supervisory skills; High-level verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact and communicate with various levels and populations; Organizational skills to manage an office in an efficient manner; Ability to screen telephone calls, visitors, and incoming correspondence; Ability to file and retrieve information; Ability to type and proofread at a high level; Ability to adjust to changing office situations and to route calls, emails, written correspondence, and individuals to the most appropriate source for the resolution of issues; Ability to think critically, multitask, prioritize, work independently, and use good judgement; Ability to travel intermittently to meet with prospective donors; Dynamic technology skills. Coordinate college van and golf cart reservations; Assist with supervision of and assignments for student employees when applicable; Monitor and maintain college webpages and email account; Serve as building coordinator and report office/building maintenance needs through current work request system; Serve on search committees, as requested; Perform all other duties as assigned.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFlorence, AL
Salary$34,040–$45,387 Per Year

Description

Executive Assistant; College of Arts, Sciences, & Engineering

Salary

$34,040.00 - $45,387.00 Annually

Location

Florence, Alabama

Job Type

Staff

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

College of Arts, Sciences, & Engineering

Opening Date

09/24/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

This position provides administrative assistance to the dean and serves as the office manager, facilitating all aspects of the administrative office of the college to ensure effective daily operations. This position deals with a variety of people: students, faculty, staff, and the public by way of telephone calls, office visits, and written correspondence, and ensures the uninterrupted flow of information. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Job Duties

  • Provide administrative support for all staff in the college's administrative, main office;
  • Manage front office, receiving/screening phone calls, assisting visitors, etc.;
  • Coordinate dean's and associate deans' activities, projects, and needs, including scheduling appointments and handling calendars;
  • Schedule/coordinate chairs' meetings and retreats, send reminders, attend to transcribe minutes, and distribute;
  • Prepare agenda and materials for college curriculum committee to include utilizing current software, handling communication, and taking/distributing minutes;
  • Serve as liaison between the college administrative office and constituent groups;
  • Utilize current software for managing room requests for space and approvals;
  • Maintain a comprehensive list of college faculty and staff and manage college email listservs;
  • Distribute/collect employment and evaluation materials for college faculty/staff in accordance with existing procedures;
  • Coordinate information on various reports and requests from chairs and institutional research;
  • Assist with college administrative assistant training/mentorship program;
  • Handle communication between college administrative office and departments;
  • Communicate with students as needed regarding addition to "Lists", awards, etc.;
  • Coordinate materials/communications with alumni, donors, friends, and community members as needed;
  • Develop and maintain office procedures and filing systems to ensure maximum efficiencies;
  • Lead and maintain the organization of the supply room and inventories;
  • Utilize software to access student services, run reports, etc.;
  • Coordinate and disseminate college calendar;
  • Review and prepare catalog edits, publicity, media displays, etc.;
  • Coordinate college van and golf cart reservations;
  • Assist with supervision of and assignments for student employees when applicable;
  • Monitor and maintain college webpages and email account;
  • Serve as building coordinator and report office/building maintenance needs through current work request system;
  • Serve on search committees, as requested;
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

To be determined.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma/equivalent, required;
  • Bachelors degree, preferred;
  • Five years of related experience is required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to manage student records in current systems or the ability to learn quickly;
  • Supervisory skills;
  • High-level verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact and communicate with various levels and populations;
  • Organizational skills to manage an office in an efficient manner;
  • Ability to screen telephone calls, visitors, and incoming correspondence;
  • Ability to file and retrieve information;
  • Ability to type and proofread at a high level;
  • Ability to adjust to changing office situations and to route calls, emails, written correspondence, and individuals to the most appropriate source for the resolution of issues;
  • Ability to think critically, multitask, prioritize, work independently, and use good judgement;
  • Ability to travel intermittently to meet with prospective donors;
  • Dynamic technology skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references, including email addresses. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

Staff Benefit Summary - For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at https://www.una.edu/humanresources/benefits or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026.

Health Insurance

UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36

+Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78

+Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72

+Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $778.36 $1,565.24

Dental Insurance

UNA also provides dental coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61

Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68

Life Insurance

UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employees annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is Symetra. As a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Alabama (TRS), eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employees beneficiary by the University.

Long-Term Disability Insurance

This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Symetra.

Retirement Plans

The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.

Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025

  • Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees.
  • Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees.

Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan - this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.

Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan - this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

Supplemental (Voluntary) Benefits

The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.

  • Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity
  • Cancer Insurance - Allstate
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life
  • Life Insurance - Symetra
  • Accident Coverage - Symetra
  • Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra
  • Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra
  • Vision Insurance - Vision Blue by VSP
  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans

Remission of Tuition and Fees

UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.

Paid Time Off

Annual Leave - Annual leave is accrued for each hour worked. During the first 2 years of employment, the accrual is 10 workdays. After completion of 2 years of continuous service, eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of annual leave and, for each additional year of service, annual leave is increased by one day per year to a maximum of 20 days after 10 years.

Sick Leave - Full-time regular staff members are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employees regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.

Paid Holidays - Full-time, regular staff employees are eligible for paid holidays.

Miscellaneous Benefits

  • University ID Card (Mane Card)
  • Athletic Ticket Discounts
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • Free Parking
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Kilby Laboratory School
  • Employee Wellness Center
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Faculty/Staff Meal Plan
  • Travel Assistance
  • Identity Theft Assistance
  • Mental & Emotional Health Benefits
  • Terminal Degree Assistance Program

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have a bachelors degree?

  • No
  • Yes

03

Do you have at least five years of related experience?

  • No
  • Yes

Required Question

Employer University of North Alabama

Division Academic Affairs Address 601 Cramer Way

Florence, Alabama, 35632

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