Secretary II
Secretary II
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Job Description
Position Title:
Secretary IIJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of related clerical office experience related undergraduate education and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment and includes the use of word processing.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience coordinating multiple projects and/or prioritiesExperience training and supervising staff or student workers
Experience attending to various concerns and facilitating projects in areas such as community living property management hotel front desk management medical office administration or similar position
Experience handling the administrative oversight for a department or related work unit
Job Description:
Are you ready to join a team at Iowa State University as a Secretary II with the Department of Residence Youll be actively engaged in various tasks throughout the day including managing mail and the hall desks in two buildings collaborating with different departments and overseeing student workers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment can creatively solve problems and appreciate being active and on the move this could be the perfect role for you! Along with a knack for people and customer service this position requires knowledge of office routines and computer software and the ability to communicate effectively while providing information policies and procedures.
If youre seeking a dynamic and hands-on position with less time spent behind a desk dont miss this chance to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team and take your career to the next level. Apply now and join us in making a difference!
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Reviews inquiries provides information and otherwise represents assigned and related work areas referring inquiries to appropriate persons as required.
Initiates and processes standard forms and documents such as personnel action forms purchase orders vouchers and invoices.
Maintains and updates records on personnel budgetary and purchasing transactions and verifies and reconciles departmental statements.
Tracks and monitors expenditures notifying management of status and/or concerns.
Composes correspondence in response to routine inquiries within established guidelines.
Assigns coordinates and reviews the work of other secretarial/clerical personnel for conformance to established guidelines.
Integrates information and may run routine queries to generate or produce reports.
Organizes activities and/or events for department such as scheduling room ordering food sending invitations preparing agenda etc. according to predetermined guidelines or standards.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of office routines and functions sufficient to refer visitors and telephone calls and to route correspondence by name and functional area.
Knowledge of institutional and unit policies processes and forms.
Knowledge of proper format grammar spelling punctuation and capitalization.
Skill in utilizing computer software and online systems.
Skill in operating office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff students and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply institutional and policies accurately.
Ability to collect data keep records and prepare reports.
Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
08Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
June 9 2025Posting Close Date:
June 19 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17211Employment Type
Full-Time
