Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
Oct 07, 2026
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Administrative Secretary - EDHD/School of Applied Human Development
Summary
Provides high level administrative support to department administrator. Relieves the administrator of non-routine administrative tasks, which may be confidential in nature. Serves as liaison between administrator and subordinates/others. Prepares written and oral communications. May supervise student employees. Assists with financial budgets; plans events; works with publications and public relations.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for day-to-day school administrative operations. Maintains essential and confidential information.
- Reconciles and tracks budgets. Identifies budget issues. Collects and compiles information for monthly and annual departmental reports. Reconciles P-card transactions. Prepares department transfers and check requests. Records indirect charges. Maintains inventories and orders supplies and books as needed.
- Assists the administrator with the faculty and/or staff recruitment process. Processes applications. Maintains confidential files. Compiles, enters, retrieves, and maintains information in database systems. Runs reports. May track credentials.
- Registers students and provides basic information regarding course prerequisites, class availability, independent study, and online schedule development. Runs reports and tracks.
- Manages department meetings. Records minutes.
- Coordinates the design, writing, and publication of departmental publications and public relations materials.
- Serves as department representative on college committees as needed. Works on special department projects.
- Works closely with Assistant School Directors
Minimum Qualifications
The following Experience is required:
- One year related experience required
The following Education is required:
- High school diploma or GED required
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic mathematical skills Knowledge of basic reading skills Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
- Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
- Ability to work in changing environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
- Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
- Knowledge of computer skills, such as MS Office, presentations, spreadsheets and/or database entry/query
- Ability to query, run reports and modify data in financial systems
- Ability to access and maintain document imaging systems, including scanning and filing documents
- Ability to accurately receive and disburse cash whether currency, credit cards, checks or other payment forms
- Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
- Ability to draft office correspondence
- Ability to effectively utilize audio/visual equipment
Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by October14, 2026.
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
- Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
- The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
- Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
Uploads
- Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
- Optional: Cover Letter
Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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