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Administrative Assistant of Sport Management

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job # 040851
Department Code 22460-2260
Department Falk College - Sport Management
Job Title Administrative Assistant of Sport Management
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range $20.50 - $24.04 per hour
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level S4
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours:

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type Full-time
Campus Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
Job Description
In collaboration with other administrative assistants in the College, this position provides administrative support to the Department of Sport Management. This position will support the leadership in Sport Management, Sport Analytics & Esports. Responsibilities include coordinating & organizing department events, trips, conferences, guest speakers, and information sessions.

Assists in coordination of program initiatives, ensures department activities operate efficiently, including scheduling appointments and meetings, coordinating and scheduling department faculty & adjunct hires, coordinating Intra-University Transfer and academic minor applications, coordinating faculty course evaluations; processing student petitions, assists in the supervision of work-study students and scheduling for tutoring/Help Desk.

Duties include course scheduling, coordination of curriculum and program updates, credit card reconciliation, and providing customer service to students/office guests in person, by phone & by email. Creates, maintains, and updates student databases to monitor student academic progress and course needs.
Qualifications
  • A four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Five (5) plus years of experience in an academic office, preferably in higher education.
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint is required.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills, and be familiar with electronic communications and database management.
Job Specific Qualifications
  • Strong working knowledge and experience of overall University academic system is very beneficial.
  • Ability to multi-task and balance multiple work responsibilities is essential.
  • Highly skilled use of various computer programs including Microsoft Office among others.
  • Must demonstrate professional maturity and flexibility.
Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to the Department Chair, undergraduate and graduate directors, faculty, and support staff.
  • Maintain department’s academic schedule of classes and classroom scheduling under the direction of the chair & undergraduate director.
  • Coordinate and Organize SPM/SAL Course Curriculum and program updates, regularizations including course catalog.
  • Organize and manage Intra-University Transfer and Minor application processes. Serve as informational resource for students.
  • Informational/Academic advising resource for SPM faculty and students regarding Liberal Arts Core & University policies/procedures.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
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Job Posting Date 04/23/2024
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Applicant Documents

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  2. Cover Letter
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