Administrative Assistant

Job Purpose

Manages and maintains financial documentation and development of reports on budgets and expenditures for the Hispanic Studies (HISP) Department, the Latin American & Caribbean Studies (LACS) Program, and the Asian Studies (ASST) Program. Provides administrative support for department faculty and all related programs, including Linguistics. Assists the Hispanic Studies main office, as needed or upon request. Minimum Requirements High School diploma and experience with word processing, Excel spreadsheets and database management. Bachelors degree in accounting or business administration & / or 3 years of accounting / budgeting experience preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and / or education are encouraged to apply. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Competency in Spanish and / or Portuguese language a plus. Must have strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Must be skilled in budgeting, bookkeeping and organization. Knowledge of relevant accounting and State regulations is helpful. Must be detail-oriented and capable of interpreting and applying rules and regulations to ensure security and accuracy of all financial documents. Must be able to work cooperatively, effectively, and efficiently with a wide variety of individuals from diverse cultures; must receive cordially all requests made by faculty and students. Skills in statistical analysis and assessment are helpful. Additional Comments Regarding Position Must be able to multi-task well in a busy environment. Special Instructions to Applicants Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

• Salary is commensurate with education / experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.