About the Department

Administrative Assistant I

Position Duties

Performs a wide variety of assignments which may be confidential in nature 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
Arranges meetings and conferences, schedules interviews and appointments, and performs other duties related to maintaining one or more individual schedules; makes travel and lodging arrangements, as required
Orders, stocks, and distributes office supplies
Performs basic, routine booking functions
May instruct and oversee the activities of student employees
Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum 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

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services ordering and inventory control
Records maintenance skills
Skilled the use of operating basic office equipment
Organizing and coordinating skills
Reception skills
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
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials

Benefits

: We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Agency Information

Employer: Alcorn State University
Address: 1000 ASU Drive, #390

Lorman, Mississippi, 39096
Phone: 6018776188
Website: https://www.alcorn.edu/