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Northeastern State University

N99858 Administrative Secretary, Tahlequah Campus

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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.

$41,147 / year median in Oklahoma

-4% projected decline

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Administrative Secretary, College of Education, Tahlequah Campus Job summary This position provides secretarial support for assigned university operations Major duties Prepare a variety of correspondence. Makes travel arrangements for assigned personnel.
Answers telephone and greets visitors:
provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers to appropriate personnel. Maintains office supply inventory; reorders as needed. Sorts and distributes mail. Makes appointments and manages calendars. Maintains a variety of documents and forms. Directs the work of student employees as assigned. Enters information to computerized databases. Prepares a variety of schedules and calendars. Be knowledgeable about services offered. Be able to work with a wide variety of people in many capacities. Be able to communicate effectively in English. Performs related duties. Knowledge required by the position Knowledge of university policies and procedures. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Skill in the provision of customer services. Skill in oral and written communication. Supervisory controls The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor sport-checks completed work for compliance with procedure, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. Guidelines Guidelines include department and university policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application. Complexity/Scope of Work The work consists of related secretarial duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position. This job requires interaction with clients of many ages, abilities, and knowledge-bases; the ability to build rapport, communicate in English, and the ability to multitask are essential. The purpose of this position is to provide secretarial support for assigned university operations. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations. Contacts Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, students, faculty, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems. Physical Demands/Work Environment The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects. The work is typically performed in the department of health and kinesiology Supervisory and management responsibility The position may have functional supervision over student workers as assigned. Minimum Qualification Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Annual salary $25,536.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date:
10/12/2026 Applications will be accepted until: 9/27/2026
NOTE:
Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile. Notice to Applicants It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.