Office Support Specialist

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Working Title Office Support Specialist Department Student Affairs Compensation Title Position Number 30015801 Position Status Temporary Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 9 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

Purpose of Position
To provide temporary administrative support for the department of Health, Counseling, and Student Wellness in the Division of Student Affairs. Primary Responsibilities
Providing administrative support for Health, Counseling, and Student Wellness. Responsible for answering phones in a university medical office setting, scheduling medical and counseling appointments, assisting walk-ins, collecting payment, maintaining confidential records and information, maintaining office equipment, and other clerical duties. Must communicate effectively with other academic and administrative departments, as well as students and the public. Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and 1 year of responsible experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a medical office setting is preferred. Effective phone and basic computer skills required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

The successful applicant must be:
- Be a team player with excellent communication skills
- Able to adapt to change
- Able to function in a fast paced environment
- Detail oriented
- Able to multitask

All interested applicants must fill out an online staff/professional application. Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Minimum Education High School Diploma Preferred Education Some College Minimum Experience Acceptable Equivalency Salary $14.86/hour Pay Grade S65
Requisition Number 2021S1457 Job Open Date 11/19/2021 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/10832 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have experience working in a Medical Office setting?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. How many years of full-time related experience do you have?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application