Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
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Job Description
Position Function:
Provide administrative support in and coordinate the administrative function of a large and complex division department or unit.
Salary Grade:11
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.
Department Profile:
The Southern Rural Development Center seeks to strengthen the capacity of the regions 30 landgrant institutions to address critical contemporary rural development issues impacting the wellbeing of people and communities in the rural South.
Anticipated Appointment Date:
April 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Directs supervises and coordinates the administrative function of a complex office.
2. Studies analyzes and recommends procedures and processes in order to improve continuity and simplify reporting.
3. Analyzes operating practices such as record keeping systems office layout and performance standards to create new systems or revise established procedures; remain abreast of trends in administrative operations.
4. Coordinates collection of and participates in the preparation of operating reports using word processing spreadsheet and database software.
5. Develops plans and implements programs office policies and procedures relevant to unit mission and goals.
6. Gathers data for budget preparation and inventory reports prepares or assists in the preparation of the annual budget and procures all supplies furniture and office equipment.
7. Manages complex events calendar for unit; coordinates the logistics of unit functions and events.
8. Develops summary reports analyzes for administrator and makes recommendations regarding findings.
9. Interviews trains and evaluates subordinate support staff.
10. All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma
Experience (yrs.: 46 years Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Substitution allowed:
Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.
When a candidate has the required education but lacks the required experience they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement at a rate of one 1 year relevant education per year of required experience.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in accounting or business.
2. Experience in fund accounting.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Working knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database software packages.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
* Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
* No or very limited physical effort required.
* Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
*This position requires in state and out of state travel.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: must be submitted through the Human Resources Management Website at
by completing the online application and submitting a cover letter and resume.
Screening Date:
February 18 2025 until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
