Administrative Specialist (Finance)

This position typically reports to a Director, Associate Dean, or Program Director, but may also report to an Assistant or Associate Director or Assistant Program Director if the position requirements are consistent with this class. The Administrative Specialist must perform a wide variety of administrative support duties ranging from general clerical support to complex administrative coordination. Within the USF Office Support series, this is a third level position requiring a higher level of skills and experience than Administrative Clerks and Staff Assistants. This position may assign work to or supervise first and second level office support positions, students and temporary (OPS) employees. To fulfill the job requirements, employees assigned to this class title must be able to do research and extract data from appropriate relational databases such as OASIS, FAST, and Oracle. Administrative Specialists support high-level USF administrators, and must be able to apply judgment with respect to communications and confidentiality. This position requires intermediate or advanced level proficiency in the use of standard desktop applications, including the ability to produce documents and presentations of all kinds using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software tools.This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least four years of experience in an office or administrative support position. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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• Respond to and initiate inquiries (questions regarding purchasing, personnel, facilities, administration, specialized programs, etc.) Explain policies, answer questions, and independently resolve problems whenever feasible.
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• Prepare presentation materials for use by others, editing content and adding appropriate graphic and design elements. These responsibilities may include creating basic web content.
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• Compose and/or prepare correspondence, memoranda, promotional materials, forms, newsletters, manuals, and reports using appropriate word processing and spreadsheet tools.
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• Perform basic statistical calculations on data for reports and presentations.
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• Plan, prioritize and schedule meetings and appointments for Directors and other management. Make decisions on a daily basis regarding calendars.
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• Assist with grant proposals and serve as a resource for information related to the administration of grants and contracts.
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• Perform specialized administrative duties required to support the specific program area, using discretion to make judgments based on operating guidelines. Support purchasing requirements for department, researching items and obtaining price quotes, entering information into university systems, receiving purchase orders, and maintaining P-Card information as required.
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• Support human resource and payroll processes as a primary contact or backup for payroll preparation or certification, leave tracking, appointment papers, and other requirements.
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• Arrange and coordinate travel and travel reimbursement for staff.
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• Compile and maintain information that may require web or library researching, gathering, compiling, and updating data and records.
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• Perform other administrative duties as required to support the mission and function of the unit.
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