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Delta State University
Senior Secretary
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A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$37,131 / year median in Mississippi
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Posting Details Position Information Job Title Senior Secretary Working Title Senior Secretary-Testing Center Proctor Position Type Staff Department Department of Commercial Aviation Posting Number 201201740
Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain:
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 monthIf Other, Please Explain:
Position Summary Information Responsibilities The Senior Secretary assists in managing the College of Aviation in a proficient, professional, and effective manner on a day-to-day basis. Duties include but are not limited to, maintaining confidential office files on students and personnel. Coordinating with faculty and advisors for student advising. Submitting bi-weekly payroll for flight instructors and related staff. Maintaining division budgets and records, coordinating purchases for flight operations and the campus office, preparing and tracking travel requests. Ensuring the campus office is adequately staffed during all operational hours, scheduling events, supervising student workers, and facilitating tours for prospective students. Coordinating with custodial staff and Facilities Management for routine maintenance issues, greeting students, faculty, staff and other visitors, responding to emails, and answering the phone. Submitting documentation and other workflow requests as needed. This position also services as test proctor for the Professional Service Industries (PSI) testing center Qualifications High School degree or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous office or related experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required. Attention to detail necessary. Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple work request simultaneously. Ability to adapt to the various needs of the division. Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications Minimum Qualifications High School degree or GED required. Previous office experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required. Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple work request simultaneously. Ability to adapt to the various needs of the division. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous office experience preferred. Professional or industry certification in Microsoft Office software. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required. Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple work request simultaneously. Ability to adapt to the various needs of the division. Experience as a test proctor. Special Instructions to Applicants Submit cover letter and resume with application. On resume, include three names and contact information for references. Additional Information Posting Detail Information Open Date 07/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity? DSU Employee DSU Job Website Invited by Department to Apply MS State Employment Service HigherEdJobs Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues Indeed.com Other
- Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status? Yes No
- What is the highest level of education/training you have achieved? GED High School diploma Vocational school Community College Bachelor's Degree Above Bachelor's Degree
- Are you a current employee of Delta State University? yes no What experience to you have that qualifies you to be a test proctor? (Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experiences and skills related to administrative or operations-support roles.