Business Assistant at American University
Overview
The Business Assistant at American University oversees daily operations including purchases expense reports and record keeping. They manage ledger accounts for revenue and expenses related to the Athletic Department and Sports Center. This role supports athletic scholarship administration and travel coordination. The position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
What You'll Do11
- 1Process expense reports and corporate credit card transactions
- 2Maintain ledger accounts for athletic department finances
- 3Prepare grant-in-aid packets and track student account balances
- 4Coordinate book distribution for scholarship students
- 5Update the department Business and Travel Guide
- 6Supervise work study students and part-time employees
- 7Order office supplies and equipment
- 8Assist with administrative support for the Department of Athletics
- 9Handle special projects for the Director of Athletic
- 10Ensure accurate award administration for scholarships
- 11Provide general administrative support within the department
Requirements6
- 1Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2-4 years relevant experience
- 2Knowledge of university policies and procedures
- 3Proficiency in word processing spreadsheets and accounting software
- 4Experience with bookkeeping and grant documentation
- 5Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- 6Strong customer service and teamwork skills
Salary Insight
$56 - $62k per year
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