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Administrative Program Support 1

Employer
University of Connecticut
Location
Storrs Campus

Job Details

Search #: 496705
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Administrative Services

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) Dean's Office seeks applicants for a full-time position as an Administrative Program Support 1. Under the direction of the Dean’s assistant, the Program Support 1 position is responsible for providing administrative support to the CAHNR Dean's Office.

CAHNR works to ensure a sustainable global future through research, teaching, and public engagement utilizing agricultural, health, and environmental sciences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide general administrative support to faculty, staff, and students.
  2. Coordinate calendars for seminar and meeting rooms; assist with arrangements for events, including catering, room reservations, and pre-approvals.
  3. Coordinate and provide administrative support to College committees such as CAHNR Excellence Committee, CAHNR PTR Committee, and Staff Administrative Council.
  4. Serve as the facilities liaison for Ratcliffe Hicks Arena and surrounding grounds. Will work closely with outside contractors and UConn Facilities to address building and occupant concerns, attend meetings with facilities as representative of the Department, process and follow up on work orders, and schedule preventative maintenance.
  5. Maintain and update college website, may develop layouts for smaller webpages.
  6. Manage inventory and service maintenance contracts for college equipment, track controllable property, and process inventory documentation for proper disposal of surplus.
  7. Serve as the primary college resource providing ongoing guidance and assistance to faculty, staff, and students in all matters pertaining to University-required travel; coordinate travel arrangements for Dean and Dean’s Office visitors and process reimbursements for Dean and Dean’s Office visitor travel.
  8. Manage all aspects of purchasing including procard, reallocation and reconciliation, vendor setup, requisitions/purchase orders, invoices, and related items, for all Dean’s Office operations.
  9. Manage, schedule, and maintain the following: the College conference rooms, the College vehicles, and Ratcliffe Hicks Arena.
  10. Assist with W.B. Young facility maintenance issues and prepares work order requests including maintenance of bulletin boards and display cases.
  11. Process and maintain necessary paperwork, records, and files required to support foundation and alumni engagement offices within CAHNR such as weekly gift reports and Papersave system.
  12. Serve as backup for Dean’s Assistant to ensure continued service of office operations.
  13. Assists with other programs, processes, or activities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate’s degree and 2-3 years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting while regularly exercising sound judgment regarding administrative detail and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience providing organizational support in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with financial and payroll systems, such as Peoplesoft, Kuali, or PageUp.
  • Demonstrated experience with Aurora WordPress or similar web content management system.
APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, twelve-month position with an excellent benefits package.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #496705 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references (including title, organization/company, phone, and e-mail).

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on August 24, 2022.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: Aug 10 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 24 2022 Eastern Daylight Time

Organization

Working at UCONN

The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 30,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.

Company info
Website
Telephone
860-486-3034
Location
9 Walters Avenue
Storrs
Connecticut
06269
US

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