Milton Hershey School
Administrative Support - IT
Milton Hershey School, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
Administrative Support - IT - ( 24000175 )
Description
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.
MHS is seeking a full-time on-site Administrative Support position to join the Information Technology (IT) department
.
This position reports to the Sr. Director IT and is responsible for performing a diverse set of administrative duties to support the operation of the department.
Responsibilities include:
Manage department purchases for 9 IT management team members, which includes: facilitating contract language changes, routing contracts for signature, and entering contracts into the School’s financial system; entering purchase orders; ensuring purchased items are received physically and in the financial system; managing procurement card purchases and monthly reconciliation; organizing quotes, proposals, contracts, purchase orders, and other related files electronically for reference.
Assist with department budget management, which includes: creating and maintaining contract and budget spending spreadsheets, running monthly budget reports, performing research to resolve spending and budget concerns, and performing other financial related duties.
Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings for the IT department; attend various meetings as needed to take notes; follow up with staff to ensure tasks defined in meetings are assigned.
Support IT employee training and conference plans, by entering orders, submitting training applications and information, and making travel and hotel arrangements.
Assist with managing the IT department’s project management system to ensure projects are entered in a timely manner, being updated as projects progress, and being closed. Run routine project reports for analysis.
Assist with creating and disseminating communication, documentation, and presentations using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Assist with data entry into various School application systems and generating reports.
Plan and coordinate work for student interns and workers, ensuring they have an authentic work experience.
Address office matters expediently and professionally.
Coordinate department activities.
Collaborate with other administrative professionals.
Qualifications
Associates degree
Minimum of 3 years experience in high volume office administration
Experience supporting department wide budgeting and financial reporting processes
Experience managing procurement activities, including supporting the contract process, entering and managing purchase orders, and tracking procurement files
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Experience with managing finances and purchasing
Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Experience with PeopleSoft and Infinite-Campus is a plus
Demonstrated initiative, good judgement, and ability to achieve meaningful results
High degree of professionalism, customer service, and a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students
MHS desires candidates who are “all in” and eager to engage with students
Schedule
: Full-time
Job Type
: Standard
Job Posting
: Oct 10, 2024
Req ID:
24000175
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.
Description
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.
MHS is seeking a full-time on-site Administrative Support position to join the Information Technology (IT) department
.
This position reports to the Sr. Director IT and is responsible for performing a diverse set of administrative duties to support the operation of the department.
Responsibilities include:
Manage department purchases for 9 IT management team members, which includes: facilitating contract language changes, routing contracts for signature, and entering contracts into the School’s financial system; entering purchase orders; ensuring purchased items are received physically and in the financial system; managing procurement card purchases and monthly reconciliation; organizing quotes, proposals, contracts, purchase orders, and other related files electronically for reference.
Assist with department budget management, which includes: creating and maintaining contract and budget spending spreadsheets, running monthly budget reports, performing research to resolve spending and budget concerns, and performing other financial related duties.
Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings for the IT department; attend various meetings as needed to take notes; follow up with staff to ensure tasks defined in meetings are assigned.
Support IT employee training and conference plans, by entering orders, submitting training applications and information, and making travel and hotel arrangements.
Assist with managing the IT department’s project management system to ensure projects are entered in a timely manner, being updated as projects progress, and being closed. Run routine project reports for analysis.
Assist with creating and disseminating communication, documentation, and presentations using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Assist with data entry into various School application systems and generating reports.
Plan and coordinate work for student interns and workers, ensuring they have an authentic work experience.
Address office matters expediently and professionally.
Coordinate department activities.
Collaborate with other administrative professionals.
Qualifications
Associates degree
Minimum of 3 years experience in high volume office administration
Experience supporting department wide budgeting and financial reporting processes
Experience managing procurement activities, including supporting the contract process, entering and managing purchase orders, and tracking procurement files
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Experience with managing finances and purchasing
Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Experience with PeopleSoft and Infinite-Campus is a plus
Demonstrated initiative, good judgement, and ability to achieve meaningful results
High degree of professionalism, customer service, and a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students
MHS desires candidates who are “all in” and eager to engage with students
Schedule
: Full-time
Job Type
: Standard
Job Posting
: Oct 10, 2024
Req ID:
24000175
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.