Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Nika Wilson, luhumanresources@langston.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$34,000 - $39,000

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

The Office of the President is seeking a highly professional, polished, and service-oriented Administrative Specialist to serve as the primary point of contact in the front office of the President’s Suite by providing high-level administrative support. This role is critical as one of the first impressions of the University and requires a consistently high level of professionalism in both attire and conduct.

The Administrative Specialist serves as a key resource to both internal and external stakeholders and is responsible for opening the office each day, greeting and directing visitors, and coordinating general office functions to ensure the Office of the President operates smoothly. In addition, this position provides administrative support and responds to time-sensitive requests at the direction of the President and the President’s Executive Assistant. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, particularly when handling sensitive and confidential information related to Human Resources, fiscal matters, and University business operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Open and prepare the Office of the President each business day, ensuring a professional, polished, and welcoming environment appropriate for an executive office.
• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional customer service, professionalism, and discretion.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and correspondence.
• Maintain office supplies, branded materials; place orders as needed.
• Coordinate equipment service requests and submit work orders for building and room needs.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for active and inactive records.
• Retrieve and provide requested information to support executive office operations.
• Draft routine correspondence and assist with presentations and reports.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to student employees assigned to the Office of the President, including scheduling and time approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operations and objectives of the Office of the President (including tasks such as event preparation, invoice processing, procurement requests, reconciliation of purchasing documents, meeting logistics, and catering coordination).

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible administrative or office support experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience supporting an executive-level or higher education office.
• Familiarity with procurement systems such as SciQuest/OK Corral.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or executive communications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students, faculty, administrators, and external partners.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Professional Standards

This position represents the Office of the President and the University to internal and external audiences. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times, including appropriate business attire, professional demeanor, confidentiality, and respectful communication.

Why Join the Office of the President

This role offers the opportunity to provide essential support to the Office of the President, contributing to the smooth operation of the executive office and initiatives that advance the mission and strategic objectives of the University.