Administrative Assistant II

at  Alcorn State University

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JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent is the primary or lead administrative support position in the department and performs duties as assigned, working independently, applying well-developed secretarial and office support knowledge, while exercising independent judgment and initiative.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of database applications, web content management, and administrative business systems
• Records maintenance skills
• Organizing and coordinating skills
• Keyboarding and Reception skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot electronic office equipment, computers, and peripherals
• Ability to maintain departmental financial records and accounts and prepare financial reports as required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Three (3) year of increasingly responsible clerical, secretarial and office administrative support experience, including two (2) years of experience at a level comparable to an Administrative Assistant I.

ADVERTISING SUMMARY

Excellent Benefits Package

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