Intermittent Worker

Intermittent Office Support

Performs a variety of basic office support and/or secretarial duties for North Mississippi Research & Extension Center.

Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

This position is located at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center in Verona, MS.

The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

• Greet and welcome guests and visitors; answer and return phone calls and emails in a timely manner while also directing calls, messages, and requests to appropriate personnel.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail; prepare and send outgoing mail.
• Operate a computer to perform basic typing and data entry using word processing and spreadsheets; operate printers, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment as needed.
• Assist with event setup, registration, and cleanup.
• Assist with filing documents and organizing materials and office spaces.
• Perform other support duties as assigned.

High school education or GED. Must have a valid Mississippi driver's license.

Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Receptionist skills. Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment. Organization skills. Word processing and/or data entry skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. Ability to meet supervisor expectations.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. There may be limited outdoor work to assist with events. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. No or very limited physical effort required.

Applicants must apply online jobs.msstate.edu.

Screening Date:
March 10, 2026, until filled.

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, .

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel:  or adatate.edu.