KCOM - Administrative Assistant Biochemistry

A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Biochemistry department. The position reports to the Chair of the Biochemistry Department. This person will be the secretary for the entire department; therefore, other faculty members of the department will have task-specific supervision of the secretary. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing routine secretarial tasks (typing, filing and retrieving records, answering the telephone, acting as a receptionist, etc.) and other various departmental tasks as may be required from time to time.

Major Job Duties

• Typing documents (letters, class handouts, etc.)
• Retrieving, sorting, and delivering mail
• Answering the phone
• Taking and delivering phone messages
• Filing and retrieving records
• Interacting with students (during the Biochemistry departments teaching periods)
• Scheduling appointments
• Maintaining the Departmental website (during the Biochemistry departments teaching periods)
• Placing and receiving orders of supplies
• Maintaining the departmental office supply inventory
• Maintaining financial records of the department and of the faculty’s research funds
• Help faculty in preparation of educational materials (obtaining, scanning or photo-copying images, etc.)
• Making travel arrangements for faculty members

Skills/Traits

• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet use, website maintenance, Email, image scanning)
• Ability to pleasantly interact with faculty, staff, and students
• A “can-do” attitude
• An aptitude for learning new tasks

Requirements

• This job may be occasionally stressful due to strict deadlines, which sometimes leave little time for work to be done. The job will require a person who is capable of handling this stress and is willing to work hard to accomplish the task in a timely fashion.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .