Administrative Assistant at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Position Details Req ID: req17611 Position Title: Administrative Assistant Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS7009 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Political Science Location Address: 201 Social Sciences and Humanities, Stillwater, OK 74078 Hiring Supervisor: Howard Sanborn IV, Ph.D. Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 14.00 - 20.00, Hourly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: This position will provideadministrative assistance to the Political Science department head. Theposition coordinates and manages the administrative office as well as projectsand activities within the department. This position, once acclimated to the department,may have a high degree of autonomy in areas of budget, purchasing, payroll,departmental planning, physical facilities, inventory, travel, and programoversight. The administrative assistant must be able to operate routine office equipment(computer, typewriter, copier, scanner). Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list f 3 professional references by April 28, 2024. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED and five or more years of related experience. involving supervision of multiple staff, coordination of complex tasks, handling confidential information, communication with other units and agencies, and accounting/budgeting experience. Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience. Word processing, computer, accounting skills. Office management or supervision skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to coordinate and complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to operate routine office equipment (computer, typewriter, copier, scanner). Must be able to lift or move objects up to 20 lbs (e.g., move files). Must be able to run errands on campus involving walking up to 10 minutes to location and returning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business or office management, accounting and experience involving supervision of multiple staff, coordination of complex tasks, handling confidential information, communication with other units and agencies, and accounting/budgeting experience.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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