Administrative Support Assistant 3

Arizona State University

Administrative Support Assistant 3

Campus: Tempe

JR103819

End Date: April 2, 2025

Department Statement:

Global Futures Laboratory takes a broad look at the trajectory of our planet and the role of global society in shaping it, to gather and synthesize knowledge from many frameworks and to fundamentally alter how we manage the planet in ways that achieve sustained habitability. Global Futures Laboratory harnesses the innovative capacity of academia and develops options for sound management of our planet, in part by finding untapped opportunities that lie between disciplines, schools and existing projects.

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Job Description:

Compensation Rate: $48,600 - 58,000 per year; DOE

The Global Futures Laboratory (GFL) is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant in the GFL Executive Office based at Tempe campus to provide high-level administrative support in a fast-paced, active office. Under supervision by the Assistant Director, Admin Support to the Vice President and Vice Provost of Global Futures, the individual will perform diverse and often complex administrative duties of a responsible and confidential nature requiring the ability to use critical thinking and the ability to be extremely adaptable and flexible, while being able to complete tasks with considerable independence. This position manages multiple high-priority activities requiring considerable coordination and follow-through to meet requirements. A successful candidate will demonstrate the skills to take direction, proactively anticipate requirements and potential problems, and problem-solve; take ownership of tasks, manage several projects at one time; show evidence of organizational skills and flexibility. Additionally, this position will have some contact with high-level administrative offices and requires skills with tact and diplomacy in maintaining effective working relationships, as well as using sound judgment and discretion.  

Essential Duties:

• Assists in the management of the Vice President/Vice Provost’s calendar.
• Coordinates and arranges for travel and acts as a delegate in Concur travel system to facilitate and complete travel processes.
• Processes expense reimbursements and supplier invoices and reconciles PCard expenses.
• Assists with coordinating multi-party meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and meeting materials, and setting up meeting rooms.
• Compiles, prepares, and maintains background material related to meetings, events and travel; coordinates and tracks follow up.
• Assists with visitor coordination, effectively managing visitors and guests invited by GFL, including both the lead up to and duration of the visits. Tasks involved may include but are not limited to coordinating travel arrangements, visitor agenda and logistics, communicating with agenda participants, and managing meetings during the visit dates.
• Assists with special events where GFL is either the host or participant, where needed. This may include but is not limited to assisting with travel arrangements, event venue logistics, communicating with event speakers and participants.
• Maintains files, both physical and digital.
• Uses software and applications to perform essential duties which may include Concur Travel, Workday, Sunrise, Microsoft Office Outlook, Google Calendar, Word and Excel; learns and applies emerging technologies as needed.
• All other duties as assigned to meet departmental needs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in meeting and event scheduling and coordination.
• Experience arranging domestic and international travel.
• Experience with multiple software programs such as: Concur, Sunrise, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook (and Outlook calendaring).
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and be proactive in addressing them. 
• Ability to be extremely adaptable and flexible; ready to pivot from one task to another as needed
• Ability to work with considerable independence.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks, to be able manage several projects at one time while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• A positive, can-do attitude. 

Working Environment:

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.  
• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.  
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties. Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$4747.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: 

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement 

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. 

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Background Check Statement 

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About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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