Secretary II - Educational Talent Search

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation is seeking a part-time Secretarial Assistant for the Educational Talent Search Cedar Rapids program. The role involves general secretarial tasks, answer­ing phones, scheduling, and maintaining records within office hours.

Work schedule is 20 hours per week, with pay starting at $19.09 per hour. Located at UNI-CUE, 800 Sycamore Street, Waterloo, IA. Applications require baseline clerical experience and word processing skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time clerical office experience or equivalent with word processing.
• Experience answering telephones and assisting visitors or callers.

Responsibilities

• General secretarial duties for the Educational Talent Search Cedar Rapids program.
• Answer phones and provide program information to inquiries.
• Supervise clerical student employees.
• Compose and type correspondence.
• Prepare materials for financial reports and records.
• Maintain student and personnel records.
• Arrange meetings and appointments.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment.

Skills

Word processing

Clerical support

Telephone handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Consideration Date:

11/4/2026

Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs general secretarial duties for the Educational Talent Search (ETS) Cedar Rapids program; answers telephone to provide assistance to individuals interested in the program; supervises clerical student employees; composes and types correspondence; compiles materials for financial reports and records; maintains student and personnel records; arranges meetings and appointments; maintains inventory of office supplies and equipment; and performs other related duties as requested.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment and includes the use of word processing.

Position Details:

Job Category: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week. Exact schedule falling within office hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm will be discussed.

Pay Gade: 8

Starting Hourly Rate: $19.09

Location: UNI-CUE; 800 Sycamore Street, Waterloo IA

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