Administrative Assistant II - Operations Unit

Salary:

$0.00

Annually Job Type:

Full-Time Staff Job Number:

FY202600121

Department:

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Job Title Administrative Assistant II Essential Job Functions Serves as administrative assistant to the Director or other supervisor Provides or oversees reception services, scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel Coordinates projects and assists in the completion of reports by researching and gathering required information and preparing reports Serves as the communication hub of the department by communicating information from the supervisor to others, collecting and organizing information Obtains equipment, services and supplies needed by the department by maintaining an inventory of office supplies, purchasing equipment and supplies Assists with employment processes to varying degrees Supports the administrative business functions of the department Assists the supervisor to varying degrees in maintaining financial control of departmental accounts by reconciling purchases, tracking expenditures, and maintaining internal records of expenditures Other related duties, as assigned Qualifications Minimum Education High school diploma or GED Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year for year basis Minimum Experience Three (3) year of increasingly responsible clerical, secretarial and office administrative support experience, including two (2) years of experience at a level comparable to an Administrative Assistant I Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of database applications, web content management, and administrative business systems Records maintenance skills Organizing and coordinating skills Keyboarding and Reception skills Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to operate and troubleshoot electronic office equipment, computers, and peripherals Ability to maintain departmental financial records and accounts and prepare financial reports as required Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information EEO Statement Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.