Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative, clerical, and operational support to the Department of Pathobiology.
• Prepare, type, and edit departmental letters, reports, and official documents.
• Maintain organized filing systems for purchase requisitions, invoices, correspondence, and student records.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conferences, workshops, and departmental events.
• Manage office and laboratory equipment inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Process purchase requisitions, check requests, vouchers, and expense reports.
• Assist with managing departmental budgets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Maintain and update graduate and undergraduate student records.
• Communicate professionally with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with various administrative systems and platforms.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy in financial documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting academic programs, faculty, or university departments.
• Prior experience coordinating departmental logistics.
• Familiarity with university purchasing workflows and academic administrative operations.

About the Company

Tuskegee University is a historic institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Located in Tuskegee, Alabama, the university fosters a diverse and collegial environment to support the success of its students and faculty.