Administrative Specialist (Level I - IV) - UBA/Controller's Office
Florida State University

Job Info

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Job Title: Administrative Specialist (Level I - IV) - UBA/Controller's Office
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 56937
Department

University Business Administrators - Controller's Office

Responsibilities

The Controller's Office offers career ladders for many of our positions which allow tenured employees promotional opportunities within their job. The successful candidate will be hired at the most appropriate level of Administrative Specialist level I through IV, based on education and experience.

• Administrative Support: Directly responsible for the basic administrative support duties in the areas of customer service, purchasing, accounts payable, and general office administration of the Controller's Office with supervisory oversight and direction. Coordinates scheduling appointments and space, events and trainings, archiving/destruction of records, department-wide memberships in professional organizations, travel arrangements, and processing of mail. Communicates routine university and departmental policies and deadlines. Ensures day-to-day support of Controller's staff using basic knowledge of office administration.
• Procurement: Applies basic knowledge of university procurement and accounts payable policies to provide procurement and pcard support; including the processing of requisitions, purchase orders, pcard purchases, ePRFs, contract renewals, and managing of office supply inventory. Serves as proxy on pcard purchases for Controller's Office units.
• Financial: Applies basic knowledge of budgeting and reconciliation preparation to back up the Controller's Office Business Manager. Assists in oversight of the Controller's Office Foundation funds with the supervisory oversight and direction.
• HR Departmental Representative: Functions as HR Departmental Representative at a basic level. Monitors time entry and approval, verifies bi-weekly payroll reports, and processes routine HR actions. Processes routine HR compliance-related forms and maintains departmental HR files. Coordinates the routine review and update of position descriptions.
• Employee Onboarding: Assists in the onboarding of new employees at a basic level with supervisory oversight and direction. Provides orientation to new hires on departmental processes and procedures. Assists in the development of recruitment and hiring practices policies and procedures.
• Assist University Controller on special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience OR master's degree in administration, accounting, or other appropriate degrees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Detail oriented
• Team oriented.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated salary to begin in the low $40,000's; commensurate with education and experience

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

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