
Administrative Support Specialist for Facilities and Planning
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NYJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Syracuse, NY, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
The Administrative Support Specialist provides high‑level administrative and project support to the Facilities & Planning department, coordinating documentation, meetings, vendor access, financial monitoring, and reporting to ensure smooth campus operations and construction projects.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Job Summary:
Looking to play a key role in shaping and supporting the environment where healthcare happens? Join our team as an Administrative Support Specialist in Facilities & Planning and help drive the operational excellence that keeps our campus running smoothly.
The Administrative Support Specialist serves as a key operational and administrative partner to the Facilities & Planning Department, supporting the Assistant Vice President, Facilities leadership, and departmental administrative staff. In this role, you'll provide high-level administrative and project support while helping coordinate the day-to-day functions that support campus operations, construction projects, and departmental initiatives.
You'll work collaboratively across teams to manage project documentation, support financial monitoring activities, coordinate meetings and vendor access, prepare operational notices, and assist with data analysis and reporting. This position requires initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
What you'll be doing:
-
Coordinating administrative and operational activities for Facilities & Planning leadership
-
Managing project documentation, correspondence, and records
-
Assisting with data retrieval, analysis, and reporting activities
-
Supporting financial monitoring and project tracking efforts
-
Organizing meetings and coordinating vendor access for projects and campus operations
-
Preparing notices and communications related to facilities projects and operational activities
-
Collaborating with departmental staff to support ongoing initiatives and special projects
Are you:
-
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
-
A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
-
Adaptable and able to shift focus when urgent matters arise
-
Skilled at exercising sound judgment and handling confidential information with discretion
-
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders
-
Proactive, resourceful, and motivated to support operational excellence
This is more than administrative support; it is an opportunity to contribute to the planning, coordination, and operations that help create a safe, functional, and efficient environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree and three (3) years of related experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Days:
Monday-Friday Days
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Similar jobs, posted recently
Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.
Specialist ApparelDick's Sporting Goods · Syracuse, NY · $19–27/hrPosted 2w agoPosted 2w ago
Commercial SpecialistAdvance Auto Parts · Syracuse, NY · $18.85–20.98/hrPosted 3w agoPosted 3w ago
Industrial Property Management SpecialistDefense Contract Management Agency · East Hartford, CT · $101–133K/yrPosted 1w agoPosted 1w ago
Store Security SpecialistWegmans · NY · $32/hrPosted 3w agoPosted 3w ago
Data Entry Specialist Carvana · Cicero, NY · $18/hrPosted 2w agoPosted 2w ago
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.