What are the responsibilities and job description for the C25-086 Administrative Operations Assistant (201486) position at Central Connecticut State University?
Human Resources Department
Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Human Resources Department as a full-time Administrative Operations Assistant. The Administrative Operations Assistant is primarily responsible for day-to-day administrative duties of the Department as well as record management of student workers across campus.
Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation
About the Human Resources Department
The Central Human Resources Department contributes to the overall mission of the University by creating a supportive culture for faculty and staff and by providing meaningful input into important decisions affecting the development of the total student as well as the University’s service to all of its constituents.
We are dedicated to the health, well-being, and personal and professional growth of our faculty and staff. We will provide sound and responsive advice and consultation; accurate information; and efficient and courteous service in order to motivate and support the faculty and staff who serve our student and the community. Human Resources staff will model respectful and ethical behavior, provide a welcoming and positive work environment, encourage diversity, and create value-added training and professional development opportunities, while recognizing the need for innovation and flexibly as the needs of our workforce change.
Position Profile
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with professional administrative experience looking to kickstart their career in the Human Resources field and thrive in a dynamic environment. In this entry-level position, the successful candidate will be expected to provide administrative support to the department and ongoing support to our student workforce, including customer support, onboarding, and record management.
Applicant Evaluative Criteria
Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:
- One (1) years of direct administrative support experience in a professional organization or setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Highly proficient in Information Technology Systems (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and iWork)
Ideal Candidate
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
- Experience working in an academic environment.
To Apply
To begin the application process, electronically submit the following documents by December 10, 2025.
- Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
- Current Résumé
- Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.
Inquiries may be sent to Chianne Henry, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-1856 or c.henry@ccsu.edu
Compensation and Employee Benefits
The Administrative Operations Assistant is compensated at the Professional 1 salary level in accordance with CSCU Human Resources Policies for Management and Confidential Professional Personnel.
For more information
The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
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As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.