Mathematical Sciences Administrative Assistant

Position Overview

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the department Administrative Assistant performs a variety of office clerical functions for the department on a regular basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine records management duties using a desktop computer, including data entry, filing, verifying information, coordinating document flow, course scheduling, and scheduling events and meetings
• Monitor departmental budget(s) and perform routine record-keeping duties.
• Schedule meetings, book rooms, and tables for events.
• Perform a range of operational support activities for the department and serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters.
• Greet and direct visitors, and when appropriate, resolve routine problems and answer inquiries concerning activities and operations of the department; accept, screen, and route telephone calls, and maintain a log of inquiries as required.
• Order, stock, and distribute office supplies.
• Prepare invoices, requisitions, and/or requests for payment.
• Oversee the functional activities of student employees.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or GED certificate and a minimum of six months' experience directly related to the duties specified is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform routine and moderately complex clerical tasks rapidly and accurately.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment.
• Understand and convey established procedures and regulations.
• Capacity to perform basic bookkeeping procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Skilled in word processing and data entry.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Good moral character with conduct consistent with the University and state code of conduct is required.

Physical Demand and

Working Conditions:

• Normally, work is performed inside during regular working hours
• Work is sedentary in nature, with a maximum weight of 10 pounds to lift and carry.
• Requires talking, reaching, and handling objects with the use of the arms and fingers, hearing, and seeing.

Essential Functions:

[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Application Review Date:

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

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