Administrative Assistant - Kinesiology, Nutrition and Recreation

Administrative Assistant - Kinesiology, Nutrition and Recreation

Southeast Missouri State University


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200262

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Kinesiology, Nutrition & Recreation

Closing:

Position Summary

Administrative Assistant

College of Education, Health, and Human Studies

Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Recreation



Job Description

The administrative assistant of the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Recreation is the primary forward-facing departmental contact for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The administrative assistant is integral to ensure daily departmental function and a key member to providing a student-centered education experience. This is a full-time 12-month staff position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides full administrative and scheduling support to the department chair and faculty

Performs computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and transcription from a variety of materials

Uses University software programs

Manages multiple budget accounts

Enters detailed class and instructor information into Banner each semester

Organizes class schedules, book orders, and all other department scheduling tasks

Handles confidential materials

Organizes and maintains electronic and paper files

Oversees training, scheduling and work assignments for student workers

Attends and records minutes of faculty and staff meetings as needed

Serves as a liaison with students, prospective students and stakeholders

Maintains building accessibility and security

Assists departmental accredited programs in tracking paperwork and generating accreditation reports

Works cooperatively with departmental faculty to market academic programs

Maintains an updated department social media presence

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Knowledge of or ability to learn various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TicToc to maintain a positive and current social media presence for the department programs

Demonstrated complete administrative skills, including excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Evidence of the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Demonstrated ability to learn different and new technologies

Experience with bookkeeping

Ability to initiate and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty and public

Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 29, 2022.

To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

Letter of interest addressing position qualifications

Current Resume

Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/jobs/3636758/administrative-assistant-kinesiology-nutrition-and-recreation




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