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Administrative Assistant II

Employer
Alcorn State University
Location
Lorman, Mississippi, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 8, 2025
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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Administrative Assistant II

FLSA Status
Salaried Non Exempt

Posted Salary Range
$30,000 - $33,360

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
University College

Job Summary

The incumbent is generally the primary or lead administrative support position in the department and performs duties as assigned, working independently, applying well-developed secretarial and office support knowledge, while exercising independent judgment and initiative.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of database applications, web content management, and administrative business systems
Records maintenance skills
Organizing and coordinating skills
Keyboarding and Reception skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to operate and troubleshoot electronic office equipment, computers, and peripherals
Ability to maintain departmental financial records and accounts and prepare financial reports as required
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

Essential Job Functions

· Serves as administrative assistant to the Dean, University College
· Provides or oversees reception services, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel
· Coordinates projects and assists in the completion of reports by researching and gathering
required information and preparing reports
· Serves as the communication hub of the department by communicating information from
the supervisor to others, collecting and organizing information
· Obtains equipment, services and supplies needed by the department by maintaining an inventory
of office supplies, purchasing equipment and supplies
· Assists with employment processes to varying degrees
· Supports the administrative business functions of the department

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis

Three (3) year of increasingly responsible clerical, secretarial and office administrative support experience, including two (2) years of experience at a level comparable to an Administrative Assistant I

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Not Required

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S1094

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
01/08/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
  4. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
  5. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcripts


Company

Alcorn State University

A great educational choice, Alcorn State University in Mississippi is a place of purpose, history, and discovery, and the nation's oldest, land-grant HBCU

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