Administrative Assistant 4

Administrative Assistant 4

The Administrative Assistant 4 provides high-level administrative support to the Chair of the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) at the Columbus campus. This role requires independent decision-making, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting departmental operations and communications.

Location : Columbus Campus Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) Reports To : Chair, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Chairs appointment calendar and coordinate daily activities.
• Prepare agendas, schedule meetings, and support departmental communications.
• Draft and respond to correspondence on behalf of the Chair.
• Arrange and process travel requests, reimbursements, and PCard expense reports using Workday.
• Coordinate travel and lodging for guests and visitors.
• Maintain office supplies and oversee general administrative needs.
• Organize and manage faculty promotion and tenure documentation and activities.
• Assist with faculty and staff recruitment, including interview coordination.
• Maintain faculty CVs and prepare administrative reports (e.g., program reviews, accreditation self-studies, strategic plans).
• Support the development and maintenance of departmental documents such as the Pattern of Administration and Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure guidelines.
• Manage faculty and staff performance evaluations and related documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The offer for this position will fall within the range of $24.76-$32.33 / hr based on internal equity, units available budget, and the candidates qualifications.

Location : Agricultural Engineering Building (0298)

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift : First Shift