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<strong>Job Title<br><br></strong>Administrative Assistant ll<br><br><strong>FLSA Status<br><br></strong>Salaried Non Exempt<br><br><strong>Employment Status<br><br></strong>Full Time<br><br><strong>Department<br><br></strong>Campus Police<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>The incumbent is generally the primary or lead administrative support position in the<br><br>department and performs duties as assigned, working independently, applying well-developed secretarial and office support knowledge, while exercising independent judgement and initiative.<br><br><strong>Knowledge Skills And Abilities<br><br></strong>Knowledge of database applications, web content management, and administrative business systems<br><br>Records maintenance skills<br><br>Organizing and coordinating skills<br><br>Organizing and coordinating skills<br><br>Keyboarding and Reception skills<br><br>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing<br><br>Ability to operate and troubleshoot electronic office equipment, computers, and peripherals<br><br>Ability to maintain department departmental financial records and accounts and prepare financial reports as required<br><br>Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information<br><br><strong>Essential Job Functions<br><br></strong><ul><li>Serves as administrative assistant to the Chief of Police or another supervisor</li><li>Provides or oversees reception services, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel</li><li>Coordinates projects and assists in the completion of reports by researching and gathering required information and preparing reports</li><li>Serves as the communication hub of the department by communicating information from the supervisors to others, collecting and organizing information</li><li>Obtains equipment, services, and supplies needed by the department by maintaining an inventory of the office supplies, purchasing equipment and supplies</li><li>Assists with employment processes to varying degrees</li><li>Supports the administrative business functions of the department<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong>Three (3) years increasingly responsible clerical, secretarial and office administrative support experience, including two (2) years of experience at a level comparable to an Administrative Assistant I<br><br><strong>Licensing And Certifications<br><br></strong>N\A<br><br><strong>Work In Noisy (above 85 Decibels) Areas<br><br></strong>No<br><br><strong>Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 Pounds<br><br></strong>Occasionally<br><br><strong>Light Work - Exerting Up To 20 Pounds<br><br></strong>Not Required<br><br><strong>Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 Pounds<br><br></strong>Not Required<br><br><strong>Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 Pounds<br><br></strong>Not Required<br><br><strong>Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:<br><br></strong>Not Required<br><br><strong>Travel<br><br></strong>Occasionally<br><br><strong>Extended Work Hours<br><br></strong>Occasionally<br><br><strong>Posting Number<br><br></strong>S1043<br><br><strong>Number Of Vacancies<br><br></strong>1<br><br><strong>Location:<br><br></strong>Lorman<br><br><strong>Open Date<br><br></strong>06/27/2024<br><br><strong>Open Until Filled<br><br></strong>Yes<br><br><strong>EEO Statement<br><br></strong><strong>Alcorn State University<br><br></strong><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination<br><br></strong>Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.<br><br><strong>Advertising Summary<br><br></strong>Excellent Benefits Package

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