Job No. 156755
- Job Title:
- Administrative Assistant
- Employer:
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Appalachian State University
- Location:
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Boone , NC
- Posting Date:
- 16-Oct-2025
- Description:
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Essential Job Functions
The Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, part of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, offers programs in sustainable design, construction science, renewable energy, and emerging technologies. Known for its innovative research and commitment to environmental stewardship, the Department fosters a culture of inquiry, discovery, and innovation and hands-on learning that connects theory with practice and local challenges with global solutions. We serve both undergraduate and graduate students through experiential and service-based education.
We seek an Administrative Assistant who will play a vital role in supporting the Department’s mission and the Department Chair. This position manages a range of administrative functions including budget and P-Card reconciliation, travel and procurement processing, personnel record keeping, payroll entry, public-facing communications, and calendar coordination. The role requires a high degree of independence, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Duties and responsibilities of the position may include but are not limited to the following:
Maintains and reconciles multiple budgets for the department.
Manage purchasing, travel, and payroll.
Compiles records, and organizes and maintains files.
Interprets and communicates necessary budget information with the College, Controller’s Office, Purchasing, Special Funds accounting, program directors, the chair, and other campus offices.
Develops and implements new technology solutions to improve Departmental workflow, and trains faculty on usage.
Serve as the primary point of contact with the College budget officer.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Ability to handle a wide variety of requests with a positive attitude when assisting students, faculty, and staff.
Proficiency with technology, problem solving, and developing workflows.
Organized work habits with experience assisting others in an office environment.
Ability to multitask, work independently and have a strong attention to detail.
Strong belief in customer service and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with payroll, purchasing, and reconciling funds.
Proficiency with developing Google Forms, spreadsheets.
- Contact information:
- Appalachian State University
- Boone, NC 28608
- United States
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