Clerical Assistant 2 Communication Studies

The Department Clerical Assistant in Communication Studies provides essential administrative support to the department ensuring smooth daily operations and effective communication within the department and with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include providing clerical support to the chair and faculty members in the department; managing correspondence; scheduling meetings; maintaining departmental records; assisting faculty and students; supporting departmental events and academic processes; and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate is organized detail-oriented and proficient in office software with strong interpersonal skills to contribute to the departments mission.

Technical Proficiency: With Microsoft Office Suite Zoom and SharePoint with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Organizational Excellence: Highly organized dependable and efficient with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.

Attention to Detail and Confidentiality: Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality of records and communications.

Initiative and Adaptability: Ability to take initiative solve problems proactively and adapt to changing needs and priorities in a dynamic academic setting.

• Experience using Source Point SAP MyKU ZOOM and a variety of other discipline specific computer programs.
• Experience in an academic office on a university campus.
• Event planning experience.
• Experience in supporting faculty programmatic initiatives (for example recruitment retention curricular revisions events)
• Willingness to participate in College-sponsored events.
• Experience working with a student enrollment management system like Banner
• Experience with web page editing.

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled however; to ensure full consideration application materials should be received no later than the end of day on November 16 2025.

The starting salary for this position is$36108.00 based on theAFSCMECollective Bargaining Agreement.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax mail or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interviews reference checks background clearances (PA Criminal Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance) and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

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