Administrative Assistant

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Based at the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the Administrative Assistant reports to the Associate Professor and Chair of Clinical Specialties.   

Relieves supervisor of routine duties and completes ongoing tasks including:

• Originating written materials, transcribing dictation
• Scheduling and coordinating calendar and special events
• Maintaining files and databases
• Originating purchases and processing invoices
• Monitoring multiple budgets
• Assists with projects
• Answer questions, resolves problems
• Takes meeting minutes
• Maintains information for department and/or school
• Processes forms
• Liaison between students and faculty
• General administrative duties assigned by supervisor

• With a high school diploma as the highest level degree, 2-3 years of Administrative support experience are required.
• With an associates degree or higher as the highest level degree, 1-2 years of Administrative support experience are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good computer skills, and solid administrative/organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and have good judgement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to organize virtual meetings, use of Zoom, Teams
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/software packages.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of  generous paid time off, holidays, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.