Administrative Assistant I - IFAS/ABE

Job description

Classification Title: Administrative Assistant I Classification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Description: At the University of Florida, the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department (ABE) develops, teaches, and applies engineering to improve and sustain agricultural and biological systems for current and future generations. Ranked among the top programs in the nation, we transcend disciplinary boundaries to address complex systems from the nano to the global scale, integrating human and social dimensions with natural and managed environments to design, quantify, assess, and manage solutions. The essential functions of the Admin Assistant I position are as follows: Administrative Support - Serve as the first point of contact for departmental inquiries via phone, email, and in-person. - Answer incoming calls and direct inquiries appropriately. Greet and assist visitors, students, and prospective families. - Support recruitment activities, including building tours, tabling events, and virtual information sessions. - Manage visitor parking decals and ove...