Alabama State University Montgomery , AL 36101
Posted 1 week ago
Alabama State University, Office of Student Affairs, invites applications to fill the position of Administrative Secretary. The Administrative Secretary is responsible for providing administrative support to the Division of Student Life and coordinators by focusing on tasks related to organization, communications, and administrative processes. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Life, supporting the Office of Student Life through various responsibilities emphasizing experience using PeopleSoft. The position requires a reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and a wide degree of creativity and latitude in completing tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
coordinators
Manage and maintain confidential and time-sensitive materials
Answer and direct phone calls and emails to appropriate personnel
Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings and events
Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and other documents
Manage the Student Life Office's filing system and ensure proper organization and storage of documents and content
Maintain the Student Life Office's social media accounts and ensure regular updates
Maintain the Student Life Office's website and ensure regular updates
Monitor and respond to inquiries and comments on social media and other digital platforms
Process travel arrange, requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and letters of determination using PeopleSoft
Perform other duties as assigned
An Associate degree in Secretarial Science, Office Administration or other appropriate field with one year of administrative or secretarial experience or a certificate in Secretarial Science with 2 years of administrative or secretarial experience required.
A typing proficiency exam of 40 net words per minute is also required. To be considered for this position, typing proficiency results must be submitted to the ASU Office of Human Resources by the announcement closing date.
Proficiency exams administered by ASU's College of Education, and state Career Service Centers are accepted. You may contact the College of Education by calling (334) 229-4632 or email rbell@alasu.edu to schedule a typing proficiency exam, or contact your local career center for an appointment.
Required skills and experience:
Proven experience as an Administrative Secretary or similar administrative role
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of social media platforms, video editing software, and other digital tools
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
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