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Administrative Assistant

Spelman College Portal
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Atlanta, GA, USA
Oct 12, 2026
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Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational and analytical support to the department of Business & Financial Affairs. This role ensures the smooth and efficient functioning of administrative processes, support financial and business operations and serves as a resource for communication, coordination, and workflow management of day-to-day activities. This position assists with office management, scheduling, communications, records maintenance, and coordination of departmental programs and events. This role serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, directing inquires and provide accurate information. The role requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and strong organizational and communication skills to support the mission and goals of the College.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provides administrative and clerical support to divisional leadership, including drafting correspondence, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, preparing reports, and maintaining departmental files and databases. Greets and assists visitors, faculty, staff, students, internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and courtesy. Manages calendars, schedules appointments, coordinates meetings, and prepares meeting materials and minutes. Processes purchase requisitions, invoices, travel requests, and expense reimbursements in accordance with institutional policies. Monitor and maintain office operations, supplies, and equipment; coordinate with vendors and facilities as needed. Process purchase orders, invoices, reimbursements, and procurement documentation in accordance with financial policies. Assists with the preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets and maintains accurate financial records. Coordinates logistics for departmental/divisional events, workshops, and special projects. Support cross-functional projects, data compilation, and preparation of supporting materials. Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and recommend enhancements for greater efficiency. Serve as an inter-divisional and intra-divisional liaison ensuring smooth information flow. Performs other related duties assigned to support the department and institution.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, walk, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms , and stand. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop, climb, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Required Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) or more years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a higher education environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with institutional systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar). Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and commitment to customer service and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

About Spelman College Portal
Annual Events Events Calendar Event Livestream News Releases Office of Communications Our Stories Publications Spelman In The News In Memoriam Spelman Connection Spelman History is Black History Print Page News Releases All News Spelman College Advances to 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament Share a Spelman College Press Release ATLANTA (April 2, 2024) – Four Spelman College students are advancing to the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament, America’s premier academic competition among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The students will compete among 31 other teams from April 11-12, 2024, on the corporate campus of American Honda in Torrance, Calif., for the HSCASC National Championship title and a portion of over $500,000 in institutional grants provided by Honda. The HCASC is a year-round program that celebrates HBCU academic excellence and showcases the best and brightest minds from HBCUs across the country, bringing together over 325 HBCU students, coaches, presidents and institutional representatives. The competition features 32 teams who will go head-to-head in a battle of scholastic skill, quickly answering questions on a range of topics including history, science, math, pop culture and more. After advancing in the HCASC National Qualifying Tournament in February, Spelman College will compete in the HCASC for the 23rd year in a row. Daniel Bascelli, 17-year HCASC coach of Spelman College and 2019 HCASC Coach of the Year, will coach the team of students. Representing Spelman College: Maya R. Leflore, C’2026, mathematics major from Jackson, Miss. Claire Jackson, C’2024, English major from Oakland, Calif. Frances A. Taylor, C’2024, international studies major from Hanover, N.H. Hailey A. Jones, C’2025, history major from Oakland, Calif. “The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge has provided a national stage for generations of talented HBCU students to display their impressive academic capabilities and the rich culture of HBCUs,” said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Honda is proud of our longstanding commitment to supporting and inspiring the next generation of leaders by providing HBCU students with the tools and experiences they need to live their dreams.” HCASC challenges students to expand their scope of knowledge, with the opportunity to gain lifelong learning skills, including leadership, collaboration and sportsmanship. Participating students also can build camaraderie with students from other HBCUs and gain networking and mentorship opportunities with HCASC alumni, volunteers and Honda associates. Additionally, Honda offers development seminars to help prepare students for success after graduation. To view the competition, tune in to the livestream April 11 –12 at www.hcasc.com. ### About Spelman College Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a leading liberal arts college widely recognized as the global leader in the education of women of African descent. Located in Atlanta, the College’s picturesque campus is home to 2,300 students. Spelman is the country's leading producer of Black women who complete Ph.D.s in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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