The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering (SBHSE) in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is searching for an Executive Administrative Support Specialist that would perform work of considerable responsibility in administering services and support to the Director, faculty, staff and other units of the University and outside constituencies. The scale of our faculty research interests, and interdisciplinary mindset provide the foundation and collaborative possibilities to advance new ideas. Join us.
 
The successful candidate must be skilled in maintaining effective working relationships among a diverse population and skilled in handling confidential and sensitive information.  They would be expected to develop a deep knowledge of academic and university policies and procedures with the ability to identify and implement best practices.
 
The Executive Administrative Support Specialist coordinates multiple higher-level tasks simultaneously and independently, including business affairs, personnel matters (such as Faculty and Academic Professional personnel actions and faculty recruitment), and proactively manages a wide range of projects and initiatives with support from various personnel.
 
The position serves as a liaison between the director, faculty, staff, students, alumni, other ASU units, external organizations and visitors on issues that may impact the School and its leadership.

Full-TimeASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.OpenActivities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting.Subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities.Clearly communicate to perform essential duties.Ability to work independently or within a complex structured team.Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques of obtaining solutions. 

Flexible Work Options

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.  

SBHSE supports a hybrid work arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location, subject to review and approvals per ASU policy.

Bachelors degree in Business or field pertinent to work unit AND four (4) years of directly related administrative experience; OR, Eight (8) years of directly related administrative experience: OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.