Administrative Specialist, Career Center - UBA/DSA
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, USA
7/3/2026
Full time
Department
University Business Administrators | Career Center
Responsibilities
Responsible for coordinating the Career Center's human resources (HR) transactional activities, processes, and administrative functions. Oversees the training and quality control of HR transactional processes and serves as a liaison for the Career Center.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and six years of relevant experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate excels at managing multiple tasks efficiently through strong organizational and prioritization skills. They must be able to establish and maintain productive working relationships. The candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses .
Anticipated Salary Range
The anticipated starting salary for this position is in the low to mid $40,000's, commensurate with experience and education.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculato r to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
University Business Administrators | Career Center
Responsibilities
Responsible for coordinating the Career Center's human resources (HR) transactional activities, processes, and administrative functions. Oversees the training and quality control of HR transactional processes and serves as a liaison for the Career Center.
- Departmental Human Resources representative responsible for personnel functions including job advertisement, recruitment, appointments, and payroll verification. Maintains the department's employment records and perform the department's FACET Certification efforts. Coordinates all aspects of the new employee onboarding process and ensure Career Center employees complete all university and departmental training. Executes the Career Center's offboarding process for departing staff, faculty, and student employees, and maintain the onboarding policies and checklists. Interprets university HR-related policy and procedure changes that affect the Career Center and inform the Director of these changes and their effective dates. Responsible for the Career Center's InternFSU hiring process.
- Maintains the Master OPS Employee Spreadsheet for the Leadership Team ensuring all appointment dates, wages, funding, and weekly payroll items are correct. Performs the FACET Certification process, distributes Assignment of Responsibilities, and prepares annual contracts for all the department's faculty employees.
- Serves as primary Purchasing Card (PCard) proxy for Career Center card holders. Ensures the propriety of the payments, compliance with prompt payment, and other applicable laws, policies, and procedures of the State of Florida and Florida State University. Confirms that all P-Card transactions are appropriate and follow University-related guidelines. Provides an accurate description of goods and verifies the budget for the P-Card charges. Reviews monthly P-Card Statements to ensure that adequate supporting documentation is attached. Maintains monthly reconciliation forms in OMNI signed by the P-Cardholder, Supervisor, and Proxy.
- Trains new Career Center Federal Work Study students on office operations, policies, and procedures. Orients staff to the Career Center's office procedures and university human resources policies. Oversees, updates, and edits the Career Center's HR Departmental Office Manual and ensures staff are informed of policy changes.
- Completes projects as assigned by the Associate Director of OVPSA and the Director of the Career Center with respect to employment operations and professional development. Provides backup for the Office Manager, including greeting guests/visitors and answering the main Career Center phone line.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and six years of relevant experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate excels at managing multiple tasks efficiently through strong organizational and prioritization skills. They must be able to establish and maintain productive working relationships. The candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses .
Anticipated Salary Range
The anticipated starting salary for this position is in the low to mid $40,000's, commensurate with experience and education.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculato r to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.