Departmental Secretary II

Departmental Secretary II

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Information

Posting Number - SF2541P

Position Title
- Departmental Secretary II

Position Type
- Classified Staff/Hourly

Department
- Leadership Institute

Division
- College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Campus
- Troy

Work Status
- Full-Time (FT)

Temporary
- No

Location
- Troy - T01

Job Summary
- The Departmental Secretary II position provides administrative support to the department director and faculty. This position is responsible for coordinating and planning for Leadership Institute Events (scheduling speakers, space reservations on & off-campus, stage setup, AV oversight, catering, etc.), supporting outreach efforts including assisting with the development of marketing materials both online and hard copy, managing multiple institute budgets, coordinating director's developmental activities, and working with faculty to ensure coordination of institute activities.

This position is responsible for receiving calls and visits from distinguished guests, requiring a higher than normal level of professionalism and attention to detail. Other duties include processing adjunct faculty contracts, scheduling appointments, and travel, providing student support services, assisting with student registration, routing incoming mail, composing and typing routine correspondences (displaying effective use of English grammar and writing techniques), filing correspondences, and maintaining department records, ordering supplies, preparing paperwork for making payments, greeting and assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors;

and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications - 1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum of two years of clerical office work experience
3. Proficient skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications - 1. Experience in a higher education setting
2. Proficient skill in the use of Datatel and People Admin

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? - Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours
- Monday – Friday8:00 am to 5:00 pm

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position - n/a

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? - No

Posting Date - 06/15/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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