Department Secretary - Earth Sciences
Job Summary/Basic Function
About the position:
The position reports to the Department Chair and provides clerical support for the department chair, 10 regular full-time faculty, 8 TPTF, and 2 staff members.
Annual Salary: $36,108
Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
- Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your family's
- Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
- Full Benefits Summary(PDF)
Required Qualifications:
- Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 OR graduation from high school OR any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
- Ability to:
- Proofread information for conformance with prescribed standards.
- adapt quickly to changing student and employee needs.
- always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- provide exemplary customer service.
- organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
- perform detailed work involving written information.
- learn new skills as needed.
- work independently and in coordination with others.
- oversee student workers.
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- A sense of urgency and attention to deadlines and details.
- Ability to work with students of diverse cultures, racial and ethnic groups.
- Knowledge of office procedures, policies, forms, and various office filing systems.
- Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
- Successful interview (Including Word and Excel tests).
- Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 Years of work experience in clerical/secretarial position(s).
- Prior professional work experience in an academic setting.
- Prior experience using specific systems (Banner, SAP, D2L Brightspace).
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Ability to work on campus.
Days Worked: Monday – Friday
Hours/Shift worked: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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