Secretary II - Upward Bound

University of Northern Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa is seeking a secretary for the Upward Bound Program. The role includes supervising student workers, handling budget records, travel arrangements, and maintaining departmental files, with data entry into the Blumen database.

Typical duties also involve drafting correspondence, reviewing policies, and coordinating procedures with other clerical staff. The position operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on site in Waterloo, IA.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time clerical/related experience with word processing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secretary for the Upward Bound Program and supervise student workers.
• Coordinate budgetary and purchasing records and related clerical tasks.
• Coordinate meetings, make travel arrangements, and prepare standardized forms.
• Review work policies and procedures, suggesting revisions as needed.
• Compose and type correspondence and maintain departmental files.
• Maintain the Blumen data base and assist with other related duties.

Skills

Word processing

Education

Related undergraduate education or post high school clerical training

Job description

Full Consideration Date: 09/20/2026

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

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