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Job ID: 262632

Administrative Assistant I
Alcorn State University


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Date Posted Sep. 17, 2025
Title Administrative Assistant I
University Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS, United States
Department School of Education & Psychology
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
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  • https://jobopps.alcorn.edu/postings/7810
  • Classified Staff
  • Administrative Support/Services
 
 
The incumbent is 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.
 

Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services ordering and inventory control
  • Records maintenance skills
  • Skilled the use of operating basic office equipment
  • Organizing and coordinating skills
  • Reception skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments
  • Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
  • Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials

 
Essential Job Functions
  • Performs a wide variety of assignments which may be confidential in nature and require research to complete; operates personal computer to compose, edit, revise, tabulate and print letters, tables, reports and other materials
  • Greets and directs visitors, resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operations of
    department/division; accepts screens and routes telephone calls; maintains log of inquiries as required
  • Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters
  • Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, drafts or prepares responses to routine inquiries, and operates a variety of office equipment
  • Establishes, maintains, processes and updates files, records, certificates, and/or other documents
  • Arranges meetings and conferences, schedules interviews and appointments, and performs other duties related to maintaining one or more individual schedules; makes travel and lodging arrangements, as required
  • Orders, stocks, and distributes office supplies
  • Performs basic, routine booking functions
  • May instruct and oversee the activities of student employees
 

Qualifications
  • High school diploma
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in secretarial science, business administration, or office administration
  • Three to five years of secretarial experience required
  • Will consider applicant with any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent.
 
 

 
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