Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

Santa Fe College is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide outstanding customer service, clerical, and general office assistance for the Vice Provost.  This position provides administrative, technical, and operational support in the management of the Vice Provost’s affairs. The diverse duties of the Administrative Assistant are performed independently in an environment requiring the use of good judgment, initiative, discretion, and confidentiality. The Administrative Assistant interacts with the students, faculty, staff, as well as members of the public and must always present the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

• Manage and maintain the calendars for the Vice Provost.
• Monitor, screen, respond to and distribute incoming email, telephone, and walk-in communications.
• Arrange and confirm travel accommodations, submit travel requests, and prepare travel vouchers and reimbursements.
• Perform a wide variety of administrative tasks including data entry, taking minutes, and the drafting, editing, and revision of letters, reports, and other materials. 
• Manage payroll functions including the submission and audit of timesheet entries for staff, faculty, and work-study employees.
• Perform basic, routine bookkeeping functions relative to program/department budget including tracking purchases and expenditures and may assist in the budget development process.
• Facilitate, monitor and/or oversee department purchasing, inventory and requisitioning of supplies and equipment.
• Prepare special reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries by compiling data and statistics from various departmental resources.
• Maintain accurate databases.
• Assist in the development or upkeep of the department/area webpage including social media and web presence.
• May supervise and oversee the activities of student employees.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of special events, which may include logistics, contracts, hospitality, staffing, etc.
• Comply with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required: Associate degree and two (2) years of related work experience or a combination of completed education and/or related work experience equal to four (4) years.
Preferred: Experience in an educational environment.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, organize, and follow up on tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, and able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. http://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/
 

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.