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Department Assistant
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$47,451 / year median in Ohio
-10% projected decline
Job Description
- Department Assistant Periodontics
Location:
- Cleveland, OH
Pay Rate:
- $19.32/hour
Employment Type:
- Temporary to potential hire Join the Department of Periodontics at a prestigious university in the University Circle area! Our client is seeking a Department Assistant for a temporary-to-potential-hire opportunity, where you will support faculty, staff, and students with daily administrative tasks such as document preparation, purchasing, record keeping, and scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- + Prepare and edit materials, reports, and correspondence + Manage purchasing, accounts payable, and P-card transactions + Organize interviews and support in course management and posting grades + Maintain program manuals and track grant documentation + Liaise with university offices and vendors; share information with department members + Assist with additional administrative duties as needed
Qualifications:
- + 3-5 years secretarial/administrative experience; research administration preferred + High school diploma required; some college preferred + Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills + Proficient with MS Office; willing to learn new technologies Interested?