Administrative Assistant, College of Business and Engineering

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant, College of Business and Engineering role is onsite in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Wilkes University’s College and School of Engineering and reports to the Associate Dean. Wilkes University describes its focus as academic excellence and mentoring relationships with students. The role provides financial, administrative, and operational support by managing budgets and records, coordinating purchasing and events, assisting with work-study student coordination, and responding to campus inquiries. This work helps the College and School of Engineering maintain organized operations and support faculty, staff, and students.

What you'll do

• Manage budgets and reconcile financial records
• coordinate purchasing for engineering laboratories and student clubs
• maintain academic and financial documentation
• support special projects and events
• assist with work-study student coordination
• respond to inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and campus partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

higher education

college of business

engineering

budget support

financial records

purchasing coordination

event support

wilkes-barre pa

wilkes university

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree is required; at least five years of administrative support experience is preferred.

About the employer

Wilkes University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.