Murray State University Murray , KY 42071
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Position Information
Posting Number 20250027NE Job Title Administrative Assistant I Number of Vacancies 1 About Murray State
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly) Department Teacher Education Services Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
General office duties.
Maintaining departmental records and files.
Determining priorities of work to be done.
Supervision of student workers, temporary employees, and/or regular employees may be required depending upon work unit.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
Two years of administrative experience in a university, business or government office. Additional college education and related experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
Alertness, memory for verbal or written directions and details, and ability to plan and make decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supervisory, multi-tasking, and organizational skills required.
Must have pleasant, proactive personality and ability to handle demanding situations.
Must be able to quickly adapt to address changing circumstances and personalities.
Keyboarding, filing, MS Office Suite programs, office procedures; bookkeeping may be required.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications Posting Date 09/17/2024 Closing Date 10/01/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Hourly Rate $14.18 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications) Staff Grade 102 Work Hours
Physical Demands
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