Administrative Clerk part-time, temporary

Job Title:

Administrative Clerk

Salem Campus - Salem OH

Salary:

$16.12 hourly

Basic Function:

Provides administrative and clerical assistance for the administration of Kent State University and department programs and projects. Reports to department head or other designated administrative supervisor.

Additional Basic Function if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:

Assists in the administration of department programs and projects; ensures compliance with policies procedures and regulations originating within and outside the University (e.g. representatives of agencies professional contacts etc.); provides technical advice and information to aid administrator in decision making; answers questions and resolves administrative and budgetary problems.

Serves as liaison and acts on behalf of administrator in regular dealings with persons within (e.g. faculty professional and supervisory staff etc.) and outside the University (e.g. representatives of agencies professional contacts etc.); represents administrator at meetings and conferences; may make presentations at meetings and conferences.

Compiles information for reports disseminated within and outside the University.

Composes correspondence to students and others concerning requests for information or processing of forms; may mail standard response letters (i.e. form letters) for routine requests.

Provides clerical support for programs and projects; prepares and processes forms; maintains files.

May train and direct student or temporary employees; may participate in training new employees.

Performs related duties as required.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one year responsible experience in an office or business setting.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Bookkeeping/accounting procedures and terminology if required by position
Office practices and procedures
Standard procedures for alphanumeric filing
Specific software may be preferred

Skill In:

Written communication (e.g. to compose reports correspondence and memos)
Keyboarding (i.e. 35 net words per minute) if required by position
Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g. to explain policies and procedures answer routine questions)
Public speaking if required by position

Ability To:

Gather collate and classify information according to established method
Define problems collect data and draw valid conclusions
Apply policies and procedures
Resolve problems independently and make decisions
Read and comprehend a variety of written material
Operate various office equipment (e.g. computer calculator copier etc.)
Utilize Microsoft Office Suite
Perform basic mathematics (e.g. add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers fractions and decimals and to calculate percentages)
Learn and utilize specific software applications
Manage time effectively and set priorities

Preferred Qualifications if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Working Schedule:

This is a part-time position working up to 28 hours a week for up to 4 months.

Monday and Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; however hours may vary to meet departmental needs.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.

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