Job Title

Office Assistant

Department

Intercultural and International Center

Job Description

Answer phones, take messages, assist callers with questions, type correspondence, make photocopies, run errands, distribute items, send faxes, file, maintain and update calendars, order and inventory supplies and other duties as assigned; May require driving a University vehicle to run various errands on and off campus

Communications:

• Follow oral instructions
• Utilize effective oral communication skills when answering questions

Critical/Creative Thinking and Problem Solving:

• Receive general instructions and complete projects independently
• Resolve needs of clients using campus resources

Computer:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Printshop

Self-Directed Learning:

• Work unsupervised
• Have ability to recognize, initiate and complete various tasks

Personal/Social Development:

• Prioritize tasks
• Exhibit positive customer relations skills
• Pay attention to detail
• Maintain organization
• Maintain confidentiality

Team Work/Team Leading:

• Ability to work with multiple supervisors

Multicultural:

• Have ability to work with diverse on and off campus populations
• Assist multicultural and international students in adapting to a different culture
• Promote efforts of multiculturalism on campus

Cultural Enrichment:

• Understand, appreciate and accept different cultures

Qualifications

Able to work independently; Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; Experience in customer service; Must be fluent in the Spanish language.  Must have a current, valid driver's license and a safe driving record; Must meet all University requirements to drive a University vehicle or equipment.

Wage Rate

$7.35

Hours Available

4 hours

Start Date

June 2013

Application Deadline

Until Filled; Please complete the attached application.

Supervisor

Connie Murphy

Address

2440 Student Union

Phone

660-562-1367

E-mail

conniem@nwmissouri.edu