Principal Administrative Assistant

 

Position Title: Principal Administrative Assistant

Department:  Housing & Residence Life

Term of Assignment: Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary: Hourly rate: $15.85

Travel: No travel

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: Serve as the primary receptionist for the Housing and Residence Life Office and respond to requests for information about departmental services, policies, and procedures. Provide clerical and administrative assistance to the Directors, Associate Director, residence hall and apartment front desks, as well as the resident director staff. Assist with special projects related to departmental training, recruitment and other critical functions related to operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: High School Graduation or Equivalent

Discipline/Degree Area: 

Required Specialized Training/Certifications: 

Required Minimum Work Experience:  Three years of progressive office experience or an Associate's Degree or two years coursework leading to a Bachelor's Degree.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

Ability to accurately and efficiently operate department equipment to include any combination of word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet, and web-based applications.
Ability to use math for financial activity and for reports.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Good judgment and initiative.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Good attention to detail, timeliness, and accuracy.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Patience.
Positive, congenial attitude.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

 

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references

Contact Information:  Brenda Bickler, Employment Specialist, 906-227-2114

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.