Office & Administrative Specialist Senior

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Working Title:

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior

Institution:

Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification Title:

Office & Admin Specialist Sr

Bargaining Unit / Union:

206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office

City:

Marshall

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$21.90 - $31.21

Job Description

This position exists to manage the operation and finances of the Fine Arts & Communication Department; to support the department chair, faculty, students, and staff.  This position also provides supervision and training of work-study students specific to assigned tasks and responsibilities.  The position lends administrative support to other department initiatives and projects as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Data entry skills sufficient to 1) compile, sort, and verify data accuracy before entering it and 2) input data quickly and accurately.

• Knowledge of communication sufficient to write, prepare, and edit materials, using correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence construction.

• Customer service skills are necessary to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, via e-mail, or through other written correspondence.  

• Knowledge and skills in word processing sufficient to perform functions using software programs, such as Microsoft Word, sufficient to produce memos, correspondence, and reports in a timely manner.  

• Document and record management skills sufficient to maintain accurate budget records and reports. 

• Database management skills sufficient to accurately enter, organize, store, modify & retrieve data, and run reports.

• Ability to oversee, train, and lead student employees.

• Skills in setting work priorities to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualification 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the programs included in the department and the university policies essential to communicating effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the university community.

• Maintain an environment of confidentiality.

• Adjust to a changing work environment.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This position is classified as 0.82 FTE, and the work schedule will be arranged in collaboration with the supervisor.

*Occasional night and weekend shifts may be required.

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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