Senior Administrative Assistant – Department of Agriculture

This is a permanent, full-time, benefits eligible position. Positions at this level are expected to demonstrate professionalism and maintain security and confidentiality of office documents, records and information. This position uses standard office tools and technology. A successful candidate should be detailed-oriented and possess the ability to supervise and provide leadership to student employees in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.  

 

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency and one year of office experience or one year of post-secondary education.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree 

·         Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite  

·         Outstanding customer service skills

·         Strong written communication skills as shown by the applicant’s submitted material

·         Supervisory experience

·         Experience with office records management and organization of paper and electronic files

·         Experience in a university setting

 

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Appointment Date: Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of criminal background check.

Salary: $13.98 per hour 

 

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/ 

 

Responsibilities: 

·         Oversee customer service operations, including walk-in, phone, and email communications 

·         Supervise and provide on-going training for student employees 

·         Monitor expenditures and reconcile monthly budget reports for the department accounts 

·         Process travel and purchasing requests 

·         Understand and implement university and state procedures and regulations 

·         Schedule advisor and department visits for incoming students 

·         Maintain the budget spreadsheets for the department accounts 

·         Perform other office management functions as needed or assigned by the Department Chair 

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF. 

 

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. 

 

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: 

Name:  Dr. Clyde Cranwell 

Email:  [email protected]