Administrative Officer, Operations and Events

About the role

The Administrative Officer, Operations & Events supports the College of Arts, Media and Design by managing office and studio operations, coordinating events, and providing administrative support to faculty, staff, and students.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day office and studio operations, including facilities requests, space utilization, and equipment inventory.
• Coordinate department and college events such as workshops, speaker series, award ceremonies, orientations, and guest travel arrangements.
• Serve as primary front‑office contact, delivering exceptional customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Manage onboarding logistics for new faculty and staff, including workspace setup, technology provisioning, and system access.
• Supervise student office assistants and temporary staff, handling hiring, training, scheduling, and performance oversight.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–3 years of administrative experience, preferably in higher education.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment and manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with Workday and Concur.