Administrative Assistant - Nutritional Science

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Provides general office, document preparation and administrative support for an individual, department, office or designated staff group.

• Answers phone and greets visitors; responds to inquiries and provides information using established guidelines or refer to appropriate individual.
• Types correspondence and forms; scans and faxes documents, makes copies, maintains files (electronic and hard).
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail.
• Schedules routine appointments, maintains office/department calendars and makes routine travel arrangements. Prepares travel expense reimbursement according to guidelines.
• Performs basic data entry such as invoices and purchase orders; track purchases/receipts and process for payment. Enters personnel/payroll information in HR system.
• Monitors, maintains and stocks office, toner, paper and miscellaneous supplies as needed.
• Maintains/updates contact information, directories, departmental lists, email lists, databases and website.
• Compiles applications; provides applicant information to faculty; sends correspondence to applicants; answers general questions on program/course.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

• Typically working at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications /Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Administration And Office Support (1 Year)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: Administrative (3 Years)

Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizing

G06-H

$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or…