Administrative Assistant - Temporary Staffing Pool
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Administrative Assistant - Temporary Staffing PoolSalary: Minimum of $16.00 per hour but mayvary based on experience and/or specialized needs of assignedarea Location: Department based Position Status: Full-time (35 hours) temporary and Part -time temporary positions Hours: Varied FLSA Status: Non-exemptPOSITION SUMMARY:The Administrative Assistant assists withdepartment based administrative needs. This person should be dedicated tocreating a positive and welcoming environment for all students, parents, staffand faculty who may need assistance. The length of the temporary assignment mayvary based on the assigned department's needs (i.e. one week to several weeksor months based on operational need).DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:Manages the departments' response to calls, emails, visitors andmail.Answers letters and general correspondence; working from roughdrafts, verbal instructions or established procedures.Acts in a liaison capacity for the administrator and department.Responds to and/or refers customer needs as appropriate.Attends departmental meetings and University functions asrequired.Assumes any additional duties and responsibilities that may beassigned by the direct supervisor based on the area's needs.REQUIREMENTS:Minimumqualifications:High SchoolDiploma or GED.Minimum of 1-3years of work- related experience.Thorough working knowledge ofcalendaring via Outlook, all programs of the Microsoft Office suite (includingMicrosoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Zoom, as well as a willingness to learnnew software systems relevant to the position.Preferredqualifications:Associate'sdegree and/or prior experience in higher education support work is preferred.Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to display aprofessional demeanor at all times.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to use sound judgment in making independent decisions.Sensitivity to the need of each individual to be treated with dignity andrespect as it relates to diversity in general and the Mission of the Universityspecifically.Commitment to theUniversity's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of theimportance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent withthe University's Mission. Demonstratedexperience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the Universitycommunity (students, faculty, staff and others).Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references. Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresentedgroups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in thisregion's HERC ( We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage by visiting invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.