Admin Assistant I

About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), a Covista institution, prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. RUSVM offers research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. RUSVM has graduated more than 6,000 students and offers postgraduate master’s, PhD, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. RUSVM is located on St. Kitts and includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic, accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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Opportunity at a Glance
The Administrative Assistant I performs a variety of highly responsible complex and advanced secretarial/clerical, and administrative duties. Duties are varied and are carried out with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and independent judgment. The Administrative Assistant I is hired in a pool of support staff and is responsible for supporting multiple areas within the Department of RUSVM as required.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone, takes messages and answers inquiries within assigned scope of responsibility to colleagues and students.

• Compose reports, agenda, notices, minutes and other complex documents and perform other clerical administrative support duties as directed from time to time. Maintain confidentiality.

• Performs record keeping (confidential and non-confidential) and general program specific clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting RUSVM with necessary materials.

• Updates and maintain the department’s filing system, tracking of information, maintaining logs/spreadsheet, and other similar administrative support

• Maintain department inventory of office supplies and preparation of Material Requisitions and processing through Lawson with accuracy

• Prepare Work Requests for office maintenance and other department’s needs.

• Answer students’ and colleagues queries and work with them in resolving issues.

• Assist with all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Complete and submit departmental forms for travel, reimbursements through expense wire or other RUSM software.
• Schedules appointments and maintain calendar if necessary

• Perform responsibilities in a manner that clearly shows effective communication and cooperation and that promotes open exchange of information, respect, high ethical standards and professionalism

• Assist with managing schedules, and coordinating appointments, conference and travel arrangements.

• Communicates in a positive and effective manner with colleagues, students, and/or visitors

• Provide administrative support to various departments from time to time

• Perform any other duties assigned commensurate with the position.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

• Requires a Secretarial Diploma Required or
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration Required
• related field Required
• 1+ year administrative/executive secretarial experience in a fast- paced office environment Preferred or
• an equivalent combination of training and experience. Required
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible, multi-task, work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrate customer service and interpersonal skills, ability to handle several tasks concurrently, ability to work with and support various staff members, ability to maintain a pleasant demeanor and attitude at all times with all internal and external parties and ability to remain professional at all times.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail is a must
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of technology (i.e. computers, word processing, database spreadsheet programs and power point)
• Accomplish work responsibilities with minimum supervision
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality.
• Communication – communicates clearly and informatively in positive or negative situations. Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically.
• Confidentiality – Able to maintain confidentiality
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of business administration.
• Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Internet software.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation