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  • Administrative Assistant I
    School of Education & Psychology
    Alcorn State University

    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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