Jackson State University, an NCAA Division I member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region is accepting applications for the position of Recreation Assistant. Effectively perform and oversee the daily clerical and office functions.

Maintain a customer-friendly office environment. Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, customers, and external constituents. Maintain an accurate account of the Walter Payton Center's (WPC) approved fiscal year budget. Assist the Business Manager and other staff with clerical tasks. Coordinate and schedule inter-office functions, including meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, work orders, etc. Deliver all correspondence and retrieve mail from the post office daily. Order all office and copier supplies, furniture, equipment, etc., as needed. Proofread internal and external documents for accuracy. Assist with compliance and monitoring of all transactions made through the facility. Develop, implement, and oversee the maintenance of filing, record keeping, distribution of materials, and other types of office systems. Oversee all purchasing on behalf of the Walter Payton Staff. Prepare, track, and process initial letters and memos for the WPC staff. Participate in on and off-campus professional development training sessions, seminars, and workshops geared toward efficient processes. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with complete accuracy and within established timelines. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Business Manager. Perform other duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree required; office administration experience preferred. Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate strong organizational, communication and team-building skills.