"Office Assistant, Senior (Multiple Positions)"

Office Assistant, Senior (Multiple Positions)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

Category: Administrative Assistants

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req25356

Department: School of Accountancy

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The School of Accountancy in the Eller College of Management is recruiting for three Office Assistant, Senior position!

This position functions as Office Assistant, Senior for the Program Coordinator and Faculty Director of MAcc and MSA programs. The successful candidate will provide office support in the areas of communications, record keeping, events, and other duties as assigned. This is an ETE position and 0.5 FTE.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• General office and administrative support
• Prepare correspondence for Program Coordinator and Faculty Director of MAcc and MSA programs
• Coordinate and execute all aspects of Accounting Department events
• Answer questions regarding the application procedures for Master's students interested in Accounting using an FAQ under the direction of the Program Coordinator or Director of Graduate Studies.
• Advise current Master's students on course selection and professional development using an FAQ under the direction of the Program Coordinator or Director of Graduate Studies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the general structure of accounting firms.
• Familiarity with the activities of student organizations.
• Knowledge of terminology used in the accounting profession.
• Knowledge of Accounting Department recruiting events and familiarity with Career Services requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of functions performed by academic departments in higher education.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the School of Accountancy program either in courses taken or office/clerical work with the school, or related experience.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20

Job FTE: .50

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Organizational Administration

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $20.63

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 3

Career Stream and Level: OC1

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Function: Organizational Administration

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 3

Expected End Date: 5/27/2027

Contact Information for Candidates:
Kathryn Chavez
kathrync@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter