McNeese State University · 3 hours ago
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$12.03/hr - $12.03/hr
1+ years expMcNeese State University is committed to delivering a life-changing higher education experience. The Administrative Assistant 2 position provides clerical support to supervisors and faculty, ensuring efficient operations within the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide clerical support to the Department Head and other faculty/staff in the department:
Screens telephone calls and visitors according to supervisor's request; may refer calls to appropriate staff
Prepares, proofreads, and edits correspondence, reports, and other materials
Maintains files and reference manuals/materials; ensures confidentiality of information, as necessary; supervisor's calendar, as instructed, making appointments and arranging meeting rooms and materials
Maintains confidential files and process student records as necessary to include degree plans with changes or modifications, grades, and graduating student forms necessary to fulfill graduation requirements. Uses Degree Works for comparison to paper form
Sorts and distributes incoming mail
Performs administrative functions such as payroll preparation, travel reports, supply requisitions and track inventory
Performs other clerical duties as required
Qualification
Required
One year of experience in administrative services
One year of experience in which clerical work is a major duty
Preferred
The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions
The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement
The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes
The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning
Benefits
Retirement with LASERS
Comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Accrual of sick and vacation leave
14 paid holidays per year
Tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents
Many other supplemental benefit programs
Company
McNeese State University
McNeese State University is a school in Lake Charles.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Krisshunn Youngblood
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