Intermittent Worker

Intermittent Worker JOB NO:

510324

POSITION TYPE:

Intermittent Worker

DEPARTMENT

014000 - North MS Research and Extension Ctr

LOCATION

Lee County

CATEGORIES

Support Staff, Intermittent Worker

POSITION OPEN DATE

Mar 3 2026

Position Function:

Performs a variety of basic office support and/or secretarial duties for North Mississippi Research & Extension Center. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Salary Grade:

UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

This position is located at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center in Verona, MS.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

Tenure Track Status:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position. 1. Greet and welcome guests and visitors; answer and return phone calls and emails in a timely manner while also directing calls, messages, and requests to appropriate personnel. 2. Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail; prepare and send outgoing mail. 3. Operate a computer to perform basic typing and data entry using word processing and spreadsheets; operate printers, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment as needed. 4. Assist with event setup, registration, and cleanup. 5. Assist with filing documents and organizing materials and office spaces. 6. Perform other support duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school education or GED. 2. Must have a valid Mississippi driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Receptionist skills. Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment. Organization skills. Word processing and/or data entry skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. Ability to meet supervisor expectations. Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. There may be limited outdoor work to assist with events.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.

Instructions for

Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu.

Screening Date:

March 10, 2026, until filled.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.