Administrative Assistant

Jackson-State-University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Department of Journalism and Media Studies by maintaining records, taking minutes, and handling daily office tasks. You will greet visitors, provide phone support, and assist with events and conferences as part of a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree and at least five years of business experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in business or related field.
• Minimum five years of business experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student records and departmental forms.
• Record minutes for faculty and majors meetings.
• Learn the JSU inventory system and assist with JMS Smart Board.
• Greet visitors and provide excellent phone service.
• Assist with event planning for conferences and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business experience

Communication skills

Office software proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies is accepting applications for its Administrative Assistant position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student records and university forms with other records relating to the department.
• Record minutes for faculty and majors meeting in a timely fashion.
• Learn the JSU inventory system along with the assistance with the JMS Smart board.
• Greet visitors and provide excellent phone customer service.
• Assist with departmental event planning such as conferences and meetings along with general office management.
• Other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Business or related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in Business.
• Computer and data management skills.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• Ability to work with administrators, faculty, staff, advisors and students.
• Proficient in the use of computers with an understanding of Micro Office Suite Software.
• Commitment to departmental academic goals and objectives.