Saab Center Office Assistant (Part-Time/Temporary)

Job description

General Summary of Position: Under immediate supervision of the center director, serves as initial office contact for students, faculty, researchers, staff, etc. Responsible for all budget inquiries and transactions, including transfers, deposits, reimbursements and general expenses. The principal emphasis is on performing office duties consistent with center practices, monitoring the needs of the Center and keeping center director updated on all relevant issues. Provides support to University Advancement liaison to the Center. Essential Job Duties: - Provides administrative support to the Director of the Saab Center for Portuguese Studies and any Visiting Faculty for Saab Center related activities. - Manages office budget (Operating, Discretionary, and Endowment accounts). - Maintains detailed budget reports on each for the director and assists director in data collection for annual endowment reports. - Responsible for all Center-related travel arrangements for director, visiting faculty, guest speakers, performers, distinguished writers, scholars. - Manages Center website, social media, and list-serves. - Manages department phone and email communications in English and Portuguese...