Office Associate I
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Office Associate I Job no: 508484 Position type: Full-Time 12-Month Department: 460500 - Office of Sponsored Projects Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS Categories: Support Staff Position Open Date: Oct 16 2024 Position Function: Performs a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for a specified unit/department, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Salary Grade: 09 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs a wide variety of clerical duties which could be confidential in nature; operates personal computer to perform basic to complex office assignments for generating letters, reports, making drafts, edits, revisions, printing, and documentation of other materials. 2. Greets and directs visitors when appropriate; resolve routine administrative problems and answer inquiries concerning activities and operations of department/division. 3. Answers telephone, routes calls, takes messages, and provides general information. 4. Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters. 5. Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and/or other documents; develops and maintains data, and performs routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports. 6. Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; drafts or prepares responses to routine inquiries; prepares photocopies and facsimiles and operates a variety of office equipment. 7. Arranges meetings and conferences, schedules interviews and appointments, and performs other duties related to maintaining one or more individual schedules; makes travel and lodging arrangements, either directly or through travel agencies. 8. Places orders for stock and distribution of office supplies. 9. Performs basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which may involve simple billing and cash receipt activities. 10. Instructs and oversees the activities of student employees performing the same type of work. 11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility None The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position. Minimum Qualifications: Level I: Education: High school diploma Substitution allowed: Indicated education is required; no substitution allowed. ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an office environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: •Skills in organizing and coordinating. •Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. •Ability to perform simple accounting procedures. •Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and procedures. •Receptionist skills and ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments. •Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. •Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. •Skilled in the use of operating basic office equipment. •Skilled in the use of PC and software applications to include records management. •Ability to communicate effectively, oral and written. Working Conditions and Physical Effort •Position requires incumbent to occasionally stand, walk, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly use hands, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds. •Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment. •Very limited exposure to physical risk. Instructions for Applying: Link to apply: Link to apply: Restricted Clause: Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. What do I do if I need an accommodation? In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) ###-#### or ...@hrm.msstate.edu. If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) ###-#### or ...@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired. Advertised: Oct 16 2024 Central Daylight Time Applications close: