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Job Description
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To provide office assistance to the academic department; Assist department secretary and/or faculty, answer phones, take messages, assist callers with questions, make photocopies, type correspondence and reports, run errands, distribute items, send faxes, file, schedule appointments, and proctor exams; Occassional unsupervised control of office space; May drive University vehicle; Other duties as assigned.
Communications:
- Follow verbal & written instructions
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communications
Critical/Creative Thinking and Problem Solving:
- Resolve needs of faculty/staff/students/guests using knowledge of campus resources
- Develop detailed documents from general instructions
- Manage data
Computer:
- Good typing, proofreading and editing skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and eCompanion
Self-Directed Learning:
- Ability to recognize, initiate and complete various tasks
- Receive general instructions and complete projects independently
Competence in a Discipline:
- Quickly develop, if hired, a general knowledge of the department disciplines to assist faculty/staff/students/guests
Personal/Social Development:
- Exhibit dependability, professionalism and courtesy
- Attention to detail with accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Exhibit positive customer relations skills
Team Work/Team Leading:
- Demonstrate ability to work positively with others
Multicultural:
- Have ability to work with diverse on and off campus populations
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Qualifications
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Major or minor in Geography preferred
Maintain confidentiality
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication
Exhibit professionalism & good customer service skills Microsoft Word and Excel software skills
Good typing skills and knowledge of office of equipment (printers/copiers)
Familiarity with the Internet
Lifting required up to fifty pounds
Preferred, but not required, to have a current, valid driver's license; If in possession of a current/valid driver's license, must have a safe driving record and meet all University requirements to drive a University vehicle.
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