Athletics Administrative Support Specialist

Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.
Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

The Athletics program at Appalachian State University operates on the premises that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution's overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality - the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

This position provides advanced administrative support for the Director of Athletics, Senior Athletics Administrators, and Athletics Business Office. In addition to general administrative duties, this position is responsible for managing calendars, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, processing travel and other reimbursements, submitting involves for payment, ordering office supplies and other clerical duties. This position also assists with employment processes for department: Including non-student temporaries and student temporaries hiring forms, and assists with the onboarding process for the department. Other duties as assigned.

Refer to the position's requested Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm; with some evening and weekend work required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Knowledge-Program: Understands programs and services to apply this knowledge in problem-solving and responding to most questions and inquiries. Uses program knowledge to interface with other offices and organizations.

Communication-Verbal: Responds to questions/issues that deviate from standard operating procedures by determining and consulting appropriate resources such as policies, manuals or other staff. Responds to requests for program and procedural information. Contacts service recipients, vendors, or clients to provide or obtain information. Schedules and coordinates appointments, meetings and events.

Office Technology: Selects, understands and fully applies features of a variety of software programs, machines or office equipment that will produce the desired results.

Work Coordination: Plans and facilitates the support activities of an office or work unit; coordinates with others to complete tasks. May serve as an office coordinator for a work unit.

Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and list of 3 References with contact information