Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conferences, Database Administration, Database Technology, Detail Oriented, Event Management, File Maintenance, Financial Systems, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Scholarship, Spreadsheets, Student Admissions, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Travel Planning, Tuition Fees, Website Management, Writing Skills
Sr. Secretary - Chemistry Department
Salary
$17.56 - $19.19 Hourly
Location
Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
BGSU01662
Division
A&S Dean
Department
Chemistry Department - Staff
Opening Date
05/19/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Pay Grade
25
Summary
Provides support to the Department of Chemistry and Center for Photochemical Sciences. Relieves supervisor of routine and non-routine administrative tasks. Researches, gathers information and prepares reports. Assists graduate student admissions and registration. Maintains records and schedules/coordinates meetings as needed.
Essential Functions
- Serves as receptionist. Greets and directs visitors, students, staff and faculty. Answers department phone, responds to inquiries, and/or redirects calls/emails as appropriate.
- Prepares and/or transmits written correspondence (i.e., handouts, exams, reports, mailing lists) through e-mail, fax or hard copy.
- Manages database systems. Maintains confidential files. Compiles, enters, retrieves and maintains information in database systems. Queries databases and runs reports.
- Facilitates graduate program admissions through Slate.
- Maintains graduate students records and tracks graduate student progress through the doctoral program.
- Assists with GA assistantship and tuition scholarship requests and tracking.
- Conducts student registrations and/or assists with registration problems
- Schedules and coordinates meetings and special events. Makes travel arrangements and assists with travel and business entertainment reimbursements.
- Curates content for Department and Center web pages. Makes minor updates to web pages.
- Assists with event planning, such as local conferences and recruitment events.
- Procurement related activities including getting quotes for equipment or supplies
- Assist faculty with grant-related submissions and compliance post award related to center and collaborative grants
- Works on special projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
The following Experience is required:
- One year related experience required
The following Education is required:
- High school diploma or GED required
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
- Knowledge of basic reading skills
- Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
- Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
- Ability to work in changing environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
- Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
- Knowledge of computer skills, such as MS Office, presentations, spreadsheets and/or database entry/query
- Ability to query, run reports and modify data in financial systems
- Ability to access and maintain document imaging systems, including scanning and filing documents
- Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
- Ability to draft office correspondence
Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by June 3, 2026.
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
- Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
- The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
- Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
Uploads
- Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
- Optional: Cover Letter
Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Benefits
Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.
Employer Bowling Green State University
Address 1851 N Research Drive
Huntington Building
Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403
Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources
(419) 372-2865 Student Employment
Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html