Temporary Administrative Assistant - All Departments

Administrative Assistant Temporary PoolApplying for this position will place you in a general temporary pool of candidates with Southeast Missouri State University for non-benefit eligible positions in departments and campuses throughout the University. Qualified applicants are placed into temporary administrative assistant assignments as positions become vacant; when regular employees are absent; during peak work periods; and for special events. Temporary administrative assistants may work up to 29 hours per week.Duties and Responsibilities:Provides administrative support to the assigned departmentPerforms computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and database,Processes department requisitions, invoices, expense reports and transfersOrders department suppliesAnswers and directs department phone callsSchedules appointments and meetings for the departmentEnrolls students in education courses and maintains course wait lists (if supporting Academic unit)Organizes and processes textbook orders and advising assignments (if supporting Academic unit)Handles confidential materialsOversees training, scheduling and work assignments for student workersAttends and records minutes of department meetingsAssists current and prospective department studentsAny other duties as assigned by supervisorRequired Qualifications:High school diploma or GEDExcellent organizational and time management skillsExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptionsDemonstrated ability to synthesize detailed information to make sound, independent decisions with minimal supervisionDemonstrated bookkeeping skillsAbility to initiate and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and the publicDemonstrated experience and understanding of customer serviceDemonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minoritiesRequired Information & Deadline:To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page.

You will need to submit the following in order for your application materials to be complete.Letter of interest addressing all position qualificationsCurrent resumeNames and contact information of three professional referencesAdditional Information:Applications will be active for 6 months from the date of submission.Interested applicants will need to re-apply to the pool after 6 months.