MSCCN is hiring: Administrative Assistant I in Natchez

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Job Title Administrative Assistant I +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ FLSA Status Salaried Non Exempt +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Posted Salary Range $ 30,000 - $ 32,000 +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Employment Status Full Time +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Department School of Arts & Sciences +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Job Summary Provides administrative assistance to the Biological Sciences Department Chair, Faculty, and Students. The Candidate must practice confidentiality of records and other department information. Communicate effectively utilizing excellent oral and writing skills. The candidate must follow instructions and provide clerical and secretarial duties pertinent to the Biological Sciences Department. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering Skilled in operating basic office equipment and Microsoft office software Skilled in organizing and coordinating records Excellent customer service Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information +-----------------------------------+------ ----------------------------+ Essential Job Functions Performs a wide variety of assignments which may be confidential and require research to complete; operates personal computer to compose, edit, revise, tabulate, and print letters, tables, reports, and other materials Greets and directs visitors, resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operations of department/division; accepts screens and routes telephone calls; maintains log of inquiries as required Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, drafts or prepares responses to routine inquiries, and operates a variety of office equipment Establishes, maintains, processes and updates files, records, certificates, and/or other documents Maintains Work-Study student records and work hours Completes EPAF's and requisitions for the Biological Sciences Department Other related duties, as assigned by the Department Chairperson +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D); and 3 years administrative support or secretarial experience. Licensing Requirements: Authorization to work in the US.