Open To Work
Krista Niethammer
Saline,MI
Summary
Proficient Administrative Assistant excelling in strong organization and professional communication. Experienced in facilitating meetings and managing travel arrangements, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and supporting team success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Eastern Michigan Univerity, College of Business
Ypsilanti, MI
07.2007 - 02.2026
- Managed correspondence and communications on behalf of the Dean.
- Assisted in budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, and processing invoices.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for departmental meetings and events.
- Assisted in the hiring process for new faculty members by coordinating interviews and gathering relevant documentation for review.
- Provided exceptional customer service to students, staff, and visitors, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Improved interdepartmental relations by collaborating with other administrative assistants on campus-wide initiatives.
- Expedited resolution of student concerns through efficient routing of inquiries to appropriate academic advisors or faculty members.
- Managed travel arrangements for the Dean, including booking flights, accommodations, and coordinating itineraries.
- Facilitated communication within the department through timely correspondence, phone calls, and email management.
- Prepared records such as agendas, notices and minutes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by assisting colleagues with tasks as needed and fostering collaboration among team members.
- Arranged programs and events with guest speakers and catering.
- Coordinated logistics for conferences and seminars hosted by the department, securing venues and liaising with vendors as necessary.
- Supported the Dean in decision-making by conducting research and preparing comprehensive reports on various topics.
- Handled incoming calls and correspondence and responded as directed.
HR Coordinator
Eastern Michigan Univerity
Ypsilanti, MI
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Coordinated recruitment processes, ensuring timely communication with candidates and hiring managers.
- Managed onboarding procedures, enhancing employee integration into organizational culture and policies.
- Developed training materials, promoting compliance with HR policies and improving staff knowledge retention.
- Facilitated performance management cycles, supporting managers in conducting evaluations and providing feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04.2007
Skills
- Strong organization
- Travel arrangements
- Calendar management
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Document preparation
- Professional communication
- Computer proficiency
Affiliations
Member of the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)
Certification
PACE certification
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteSalary Range
$70000/yr - $200000/yrOutstanding Staff Award
Each April a nominee is selected for their impressive contributions. talents and leadership for the college.