What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Coordinator position at NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY?
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities & Planning, incumbent will provide
Administrative support and oversee the office functions for the Facilities Services Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans and oversees all administrative support and office services for the Facilities Services Department;
- Oversees, coordinates, verifies, maintains, and processes all payroll timesheets, sick and annual documents for 72 FTE employees, several temporary employees and work studies;
- Creates correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, and binds books and plans for the department;
- Supervises the Fleet/Front Office Staff and work studies;
- Ensures all policies and procedures are followed regarding the fleet.
· Maintains records of employees and work study absences, and verifies accuracy of time sheets for employee assigned.
- Conducts research and compiles reports;
- Screens visitors and calls for the Director;
- Prepares work schedules for front office employees and ensures coverage of critical functions;
- Assigns and monitors office employees’ work and handles time sensitive tasks;
- Prepares written communication for managers and supervisors regarding employee disciplinary actions and other HR issues that may arise;
- Maintains confidential files for the department.
- Creates profiles, runs administrative reports, coordinates work flow and other administrative functions, as well as trains other campus personnel using the InfiniTime and TMA software systems;
- Maintains accurate calendars, schedules, and important dates for on-going campus-wide projects;
- Posts notices daily in the time clock room for employees;
- Ensures office inventory and orders office supplies, equipment, and services
- Purchases items for the University and the department;
- Coordinates and schedules meetings and workshops for various projects and office staff to include coordination of a variety of complex projects for the department.
- Central point of campus wide communications with university departments to provide notification of repairs and maintenance affecting their buildings and/or programs;
- Works extensively with management team to document short and long-term goals for the Facilities Services Department;
- Reviews and recommends amendments to internal procedures to ensure customer service;
- Recruits and screens candidates for office positions;
- Prepares travel requests and vouchers, personnel, and other standard office forms;
- Organizes and archives necessary departmental and university Capital Outlay records and files;
- Provides administrative support to Director and managers of the department;
- Coordinates all parties needed to resolve daily issues in regards to our work order system for campus-wide Deans, Faculty, students, Directors, VP’s and staff;
- Schedules defensive driving courses and maintains records;
- Performs complex office tasks for the department;
- Communicates frequently with the HR department to answer employee inquiries;
- Works with other colleges’ Facilities Departments to collect information and data as needed.
- As needed, follows up to ensure multiple personnel and campus-wide issues are resolved by the appropriate personnel;
- Routinely interfaces with private and public sectors of the community;
- Schedules and coordinates service trips, pest control, and elevator maintenance, etc.
- Assists managers in scheduling interviews and processing of documents for hiring, replacing, and making modifications to existing or new positions;
- Assists Facilities crews w/technology needs and trainings.
- Maintains regular attendance;
- Attends trainings as needed;
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities & Planning.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Education: Associates Degree in any field.
· Experience: Five (5) years of complex office experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
· Ability to respond and meet rigid schedules and deadlines.
· Ability to handle complex tasks with minimal direction.
· Strong organization and coordination skills.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to plan and accomplish goals.
· Ability to train staff on various computer programs used in the department.
· Ability to direct others in order to meet the needs of the department.
· Knowledge of the NMHU Personnel Policies and Procedures preferred.
· Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
· Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
· Ability to use own judgment to carry-out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer.
· Must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (50) pounds.
· Sitting for extended periods of time.
· Kneel, bend, reach and stoop.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Work is performed in a typical interior /office work environment.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
Salary : $23