Hiring: Administrative Assistant II Company: Florida Gulf Coast University Location: Fort Myers, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:27:52 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Workday About the job Required Skills: •FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here. •Provides administrative assistance to the Assistant Vice President. Oversees and/or performs a range of administrative activities for Housing & Residence Life; serves as a central point of liaison with other departments and external constituencies in the resolution of a variety of day-to-day matters concerning the unit. •Serves as the liaison to various constituents through correspondence, phone, and in-person contact, including responsibility for unit reception. •Coordinates a wide variety of projects, such as events, conferences, and meetings. •Assists in administrative problem solving, program/project planning, development, and execution of stated goals and objectives. •Provides and/or oversees support activities for the unit such as answering telephones, assisting and resolving problems and inquiries of visitors, review and control of incoming and outgoing correspondence, and follow-up on operational commitments. •Collects information, conducts research, and prepares materials for use in management or departmental discussions/meetings or for decision-making purposes. •Interprets policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and provides input into development of new policies and processes. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management or closely related field. •Work experience in a higher education setting. •Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity. •Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable. •Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams. •Knowledge of general office procedures. •Knowledge of budget control principles, practices, and procedures. •Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. •Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects when numerous and competing demands are involved. •Demonstrated capacity to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!