Secretary II - Upward Bound

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa is seeking a secretary for the Upward Bound Program. Under general supervision, you will assist with supervising student workers and seasonal staff, coordinate procedures with clerical personnel, and prepare budgets, forms, and correspondence.

The role includes maintaining departmental files, reviewing policies, and assisting with travel arrangements and meetings. A strong background in word processing and clerical tasks is essential for this regular, full-time

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time clerical experience or equivalent.
• Experience using word processing software.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and travel arrangements.
• Maintain budgets and purchasing records.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secretary for the Upward Bound Program under general supervision.
• Assist with supervising student workers and summer seasonal staff.
• Coordinate procedures with other clerical personnel and maintain files.
• Review work policies and procedures, making recommendations for revisions.
• Compose and type correspondence; maintain departmental files and Blumen data base.
• Perform related duties as requested.

Skills

Clerical experience

Word processing

Job description

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Full Consideration Date:

9/9/2026

Job Description:

Under general supervision, serves as secretary for the Upward Bound Program; assists with supervising student workers and summer seasonal staff; coordinates procedures with other clerical personnel; maintains budgetary and purchasing records; coordinates meetings, makes travel arrangements and prepares standardized forms; reviews work policies, procedures, and routines, making recommendations for revisions; composes and types correspondence; maintains departmental files and the Blumen data base; 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Pay Gade: 8

Starting Hourly Rate: $19.09

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