Job Description

Scheduled Hours

37.5The Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the Senior Advisor, “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative plays a crucial role in both executive support and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the WashU Community Engagement Office. This position will provide day-to-day administrative support the Senior Advisor, “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative, as well as serve as a welcome receptionist; order office supplies; and manage and track space usage for classrooms, workstations, and huddle spaces for the WashU Community Engagement Office. This is full-time in-person, with hours of 8:30 am – 5 pm.

• Provide executive support to the Senior Advisor, “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative by scheduling meetings, taking phone messages and handling those deemed appropriate, entering data in Salesforce and other university databases, preparing Expense Report forms, submitting sponsorship invoices, and coordinating meetings, events and programs hosted by the Senior Advisor, “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative including preparing printed materials such as name tags and ordering breakfast or lunch.
• Serve as office manager by answering phones and greeting visitors; responding to inquiries and providing information using established guidelines or referring to appropriate individuals and monitoring, maintaining, and ordering/stocking office, toner, paper, and miscellaneous supplies as needed.
• Oversee booking and scheduling of office workstations, huddle spaces, and classrooms through the calendar management system and provide orientation to new groups to book and schedule office spaces. Track space utilization and provide monthly reports on office use.
• Type correspondence and forms; scan and fax documents, make copies, maintain files (electronic and hard). Receive, sort and distribute mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Advisor, “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative

Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

• Typically working at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to mot to on and off-campus locations

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

CertificationsProfessional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Administration And Office Support (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of administrative support experience.
• Proven experience as an office manager or in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and ability to communicate with a broad and diverse range of people.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

CertificationsProfessional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Cross-Cultural Teams, Data Accuracy, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Effective Written Communication, Higher Education Management, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Qualtrics, Salesforce Reports, Teamwork

Grade

G09-H

Salary Range

$23.37 - $36.19 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.