Administrative Assoc

Arizona State University

Administrative Assoc

Polytechnic Sch EGR Prgrms

Campus: Polytechnic

104251BR

Job Description

The Center for Research Advancing Racial Equity, Justice, and Sociotechnical Innovation Centered in Engineering (RARE JUSTICE) at Arizona State University is a testbed for re-envisioning the post-pandemics future of engineering grounded in an ethos of justice where all can thrive. RARE JUSTICE aims to model equity in engineering in action through redefining what is valued; redefining what it means to have impact and for whom; reaching target audiences, stakeholders, and the community via innovative modalities; and expanding pathways, access, and quality for all, affording novel opportunities that create new tables, forget the seats. This effort will take a village of visionary, innovative, imaginative, and transformative thinkers, and thus, we are searching for a qualified individual to join our team in this incubator of transformation. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a newly awarded $5 million NSF-funded Racial Equity project, Positioning Engineering Faculty to Support Black Engineering Graduate Students through Awareness, Knowledge, Capacity Building, and Community (NSF# 2411987), from its inception.

Salary Range

$22.00 per hour

Close Date

13-September-2024

Essential Duties

• Performs varied administrative work unique to the Center for RARE JUSTICE. Incumbents work independently under general direction.
• Monitors budget and account expenditures, maintains official records, and implements administrative policies.
• Handles problems and non-routine situations by determining the approach or action to take and interprets guidelines, procedures, policies and practices.
• Incumbents may have contact with high-level administrative offices requiring use of business vocabulary, tact, discretion and judgment.
• Provides administrative support to supervisor and professional staff in areas such as maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments and maintaining record-keeping systems; develops and maintains databases and/or spreadsheets; creates and establishes standard operating procedures for the various job related tasks; prepares special and recurring reports containing specialized or sensitive information.
• Orders supplies, furniture, equipment and/or textbooks in accordance with department guidelines; authorizes/approves expenditures or actions for administrative and operational need which may require high level signatures.
• Provides office operations support such as preparing and composing confidential correspondence on own initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or in a field pertinent to work unit and one (1) year of directly related administrative experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. 

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work independently. 
• Experience in teamwork
• Experience in Peoplesoft
• Experience in working in higher education environment
• Experience in Kenexa
• Experience in supporting EEO investigations.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

The Fulton Schools of Engineering, located across ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, is comprised of seven schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, provides service to engineering, computing and technology professions and creates lasting impacts across local and global communities.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

• Cultivate excellence. 
• Deliver innovation that matters. 
• Encourage bold thinking.
• Foster a community of learning and collaboration. 
• Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

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 intellectual and cultural diversity, 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

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at 480-965-3456.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

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.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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