Recreation Assistant

Jackson State University, an NCAA Division I member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region is accepting applications for the position of Recreation Assistant.

• Effectively perform and oversee the daily clerical and office functions.
• Maintain a customer-friendly office environment. Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, customers, and external constituents.
• Maintain an accurate account of the Walter Payton Center’s (WPC) approved fiscal year budget.
• Assist the Business Manager and other staff with clerical tasks.
• Coordinate and schedule inter-office functions, including meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, work orders, etc.
• Deliver all correspondence and retrieve mail from the post office daily.
• Order all office and copier supplies, furniture, equipment, etc., as needed.
• Proofread internal and external documents for accuracy.
• Assist with compliance and monitoring of all transactions made through the facility.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the maintenance of filing, record keeping, distribution of materials, and other types of office systems.
• Oversee all purchasing on behalf of the Walter Payton Staff.
• Prepare, track, and process initial letters and memos for the WPC staff.
• Participate in on and off-campus professional development training sessions, seminars, and workshops geared toward efficient processes.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with complete accuracy and within established timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Business Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree required; office administration experience preferred. Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate strong organizational, communication and team-building skills.