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Appalachian State University Hiring for Lead Administrative Specialist at Boone, NC Full Time
Job Description
Position Summary Information
| Classification Title | Administrative Support Specialist (Lead in Acad Dept or Admin with Budget Function) |
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| Working Title | Lead Administrative Specialist |
| Working Location (City, State) | Boone, NC |
| Job Category | 6 |
| Position Number | 086371 |
| Department | Art – 265050 |
| Description of University |
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions. Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| License/Certification Required |
N/A |
| Essential Job Functions |
The Lead Administrative Assistant provides confidential lead administrative support to the Chair, faculty, and staff of the Art Department. The range of responsibilities includes, but is not limited to:
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| Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Type of Position | Permanent Full-Time |
| Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 |
| Work Schedule/Hours |
Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm |
| Number of Hours Per Week | 40 |
| Number of Months Per Year | 12 |
| Mandatory Staff | No |
| Physical Demands of Position |
Typical office environment, sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, and light lifting at times (boxes of paper, computers, etc.) with or without reasonable accommodation. |
| Overall Competency Level | Advanced |
| Salary Grade Equivalency | GN08 |
| Salary Range | |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $43,542 – $45,834 |
| Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties. |
Communication-Verbal: Communicates routine and general information to staff, students, and/or public about standard services, processes, and procedures using prescribed or established guidelines. Screens and directs clients /visitors to appropriate source. Communication-Written: Gathers readily available information from office records to draft e-mails, memos and other documents. Proofreads documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic formatting. Provides answers to requests for general information in written format. Problem-Solving: Identifies and recognizes problems that have established precedents and limited impact. Refers non-standard questions and problems to higher levels. |
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
| Posting Date | 11/09/2023 |
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| Closing Date | 12/03/2023 |
| Competency Level Statement | Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application. |
| Search Chair Name | ShanShan Lou |
| Search Chair Email | [email protected] |
| Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web) |
| Posting Number | 201502443P |
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Additional Information
- AA/EEO Statement:
- Disability Accommodation Information:
- Clery Act:
- Diversity & Inclusion at Appalachian:
- Background Statement:
- Eligibility for Employment:
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
| Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Office of Human Resources 330 University Hall Dr. Boone, NC 28608 (828) 262-3187 [email protected] | Executive Director of Access & Equity (ADA/504 Coordinator, EEO Officer, & Title IX Coordinator) Office of Access & Equity 123 IG Greer Hall Boone, NC 28608 (828-262-2144) [email protected] |
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting the Office of Access & Equity: Equal Opportunity at 828-262-2144 or email [email protected]
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
[email protected]
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
