The Opportunity :

The Administrative Assistant II coordinates, communicates, and supports Office of Research (OR) faculty and staff, manages core functions and procedures for multiple departments located on UCF Main, Research Parkway, Kennedy Space Center, Lake Nona, and Daytona Beach, as well as outlying centers and facilities in and around central Florida and the state.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate core operational functions. Supervise, train, and support 1-2 OPS Office Assistants.

• Greet and direct guests, assist with phones, arrange meeting space, and overall is the face and first contact for OR guests. Provide excellent customer service and possess detailed knowledge of the processes, people, and systems involved.

• Responsible for mass distributions/communication of events, training, notices, and mailings related to sponsored programs activities, education, and information.

• UCF Expense Cardholder: Responsible for inventory and purchase of office supplies, educational books/manuals, staff memberships/annual renewals, certification testing etc. Follow UCF/OR policies for special order requests. Submit Workday supplier punchouts and invoices for approval with department worktags.

• Serve as shipping administrator sending notifications requesting distribution preferences of incoming packages/mail. Responsible for set-up of user information for access and accountability. Receive proposal-related correspondence and ensure the appropriate routing and confidentiality to the responsible specialist.

• Serve as the Workday Timekeeper: Assist the supervisor/manager with auditing the worker’s time sheet for accuracy and ensure time is submitted and approved by the designated deadlines.

• Ancillary Proposal and Sub-award services: Provide administrative support in the preparation of proposals that include copying, collating, packaging, and obtaining appropriate wet signatures. Provide public notary services for sponsored project official forms, reps, certs, etc.

• Support Facilities Specialist regarding communication and coordination of office relocations, upgrades, remodels, and construction projects. Assist with ready room assignments, office moves, and dismantle/reconstruct furniture as needed for smooth transitions.

• Assist Asset Coordinator in locating assets for inventory and organize surplus items for pick up.

• Assist HR with onboarding and exiting personnel.

• Provide general technical support, offering AV and computer support during trainings and meetings.

• Maintain and provide access to hoteling office space.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience managing a front desk and working independently.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.

• Computer skills in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher.

• Some knowledge of Workday and Peoplesoft is a plus.

• Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize to ensure timely completion of work.

• Knowledge/familiarity with UCF Main Campus.

• Valid driver's license with safe driver status and the ability to drive a Golf Cart or Low-Speed Vehicle.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

The selected employee may be required to complete Florida Notary Public Certification. Any associated costs will be covered by the department.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran’s Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

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