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Alcorn State University

Administrative Assistant II

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An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.

$40,648 / year median in Mississippi

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

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 be substituted 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