Collections Management Assistant 1

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus is seeking a Collections Management Assistant 1 to assist in the management of plant collections including planting, maintenance, and data entry tasks. The role involves engaging with the public at events and supporting administrative duties.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and experience using Microsoft Office tools. Working in a greenhouse environment may require exposure to varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Interest in plant science considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planting, maintenance, and harvesting of plant stocks.
• Performs data entry and manages records.
• Engages in outreach activities at events.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Relational databases

Job description

## Collections Management Assistant 1Applylocations: Columbus Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R153844Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Collections Management Assistant 1## Department:Arts and Sciences | Arabidopsis Biological Resource CenterParticipates in growth and analysis of new stocks received as part of the collection, including planting in soil and selective medium, maintenance, harvesting, quality control testing and preparing seeds for storage. Assists with shipping, receiving and preparation of seeds for distribution. Performs data entry and records maintenance for general stock center operations. Answers customer enquiries related to registration, ordering, and payment. Assists with administrative duties including answering telephone, routing enquiries to the appropriate staff member, and monitoring past due invoices. Engages in outreach activities including preparation of materials for exhibits and staffing booths at science fairs and local events. Position requires working in a greenhouse which can be warm and dusty at times. Some work will require that you spend a short period of time in a cold room that is between 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit.Required: High School diploma or GED.Desired: One year of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word, and relational databases is desired. Interest in plant science.## Additional Information:The Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Collections Management Assistant 1 to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.The pay range for this job profile is $15.15 - $19.79. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.## Location:Rightmire Hall (0308)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.