Administrative Assistant for Admissions

Bradford Admissions - Pennsylvania-Bradford - (23001755)

Love where you work! Come work with our enthusiastic department of admissions, and find meaningful work-life balance in higher education. Work while you learn with Pitt’s generous education benefits and invest in yourself!

Pitt-Bradford is looking for an organized and efficient Administrative Assistant to support our student-recruitment team in the Office of Admissions. This is a full-time position where you’ll perform a variety of clerical duties at our close-knit Bradford campus. The ideal applicant will be adaptable, tidy, and a team-player. Higher education experience is a major plus!

Hiring Range: $29,500-$35,000

Duties and Responsibilities: A successful Administrative Assistant will work closely with the University’s Office of Admissions in its daily operations and recruiting initiatives. You will perform a variety of tasks, such as managing student applications, engaging in correspondence, setting appointments, creating financial and organizational documents, and communicating effectively between departments.

Requirements: A high school diploma or GED is required, with a strong preference toward candidates with an associate degree or completion of a business program. Three to five years’ experience is expected for the degree of competency this position demands. As you’ll be in charge of budgets and other financial documents, a good financial aptitude is required. Effective written and oral communication is a necessity for this detail-focused work. A good sense of humor and friendly demeanor will help you fit in to our campus community!

Please ensure to submit both resume and cover letter-Incomplete applications will not be considered

Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including education benefit (university-paid tuition) for employee and dependents; retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.

Department Details Pitt-Bradford, a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, is a welcoming, close-knit campus community, where people are respected, valued and heard. Additionally, Pitt-Bradford is a beautiful campus during all four seasons and is near a national forest and a state park that offers a wide range of recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, canoeing, mountain biking and skiing. Just a days drive away is the metropolitan centers of Buffalo, and Pittsburgh. Bradford makes for a great home-base for a relaxed life!

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Secretary.III Non-Exempt

Campus Bradford

Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience Level Required 3-5 years experience

Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range $29,500.00 - $35,000.00

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents Not Applicable