Administrative Assistant, Sociology and Political Science
Jacksonville State University

Job Info

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Job no: 497357
Work type: Full Time
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Staff

Department:

Sociology and Political Science

Requested Start Date:

January 6, 2025

Salary:

Up to $32,500.00 commensurate with experience

Normal Work Schedule:

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

The Administrative Assistant performs clerical and administrative work, processes and maintains relatively complex office records, reports, and materials of greater difficulty and with more independence, but within guidelines established by precedents and departmental policies. This position has routine, personal contact with students, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public, providing standard information and occasionally explaining methods, procedures, services and activities of unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receives, screens and routes visitors, answers routine inquiries by phone, email, or in person or refers to the appropriate person. Presents a professional appearance while representing the University with internal and external clients.

Receives, sorts according to content, and distributes mail; organizes correspondence requiring attention of supervisor; independently answers correspondence requesting standard information or materials; may modify form letters to apply to various situations; completes routine forms.

Creates files, reports, tables, charts, databases, minutes, and other documents.

Records verbal and numerical data such as personnel and payroll information.

Inventories and stocks office supplies; orders computers, furniture, etc. as needed.

Prepares contracts, specifications, or other forms requiring precise knowledge of methods, procedures, policies, or other information.

Arranges and records attendance for meetings.

Collects data for supervisor's travels and travel reimbursement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

At least two (2) years full time equivalent experience in clerical or administrative support

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

Retirement Plans

Alabama Teacher's Retirement System (TRS)

RSA-1 Deferred Compensation

403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)

Health Insurance

Medical (PEEHIP)

Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity

Long-term disability and life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid and unpaid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Nov 20 2024 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Dec 06 2024 Central Standard Time

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