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Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions ¿ and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values

• Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values

• Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of office support and/or administrative duties for specified units/departments, such as composing and word processing a variety of standard documents and correspondence, relaying and resolving routine telephone and/or walk-up inquiries, scheduling calendar items, events and meetings, assist with general administrative inquiries, processing forms, and establishing and maintaining records. Edits and proofreads documents to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support such as answering the telephone, e-mail and voice mail and greets people; by assisting, answering questions, taking messages or referring to the appropriate person while maintaining a welcoming reception.

• Assists with collecting textbook information for the Barnes & Noble platform.

• Assists with processing incoming mail and handles any mass and/or special mailings for the department.

• Assists in planning and executing conferences, workshops, meetings and other departmental events.

including; Major/Minor luncheons (getting quotes and purchasing food, food delivery, and set up/clean up), Recruiting events (collecting student names from faculty, typing the recruiting letters and envelopes, distributing them to faculty).

• Assists with managing appointment schedules calendars, and room reservations.

• Assists with maintaining the bulletin boards and informational signage on the 2nd floor of Shannon Hall.

• Assists in maintaining departments¿ websites, brochures, newsletters and social media platforms.

• Assists with arrangements for maintenance of office equipment.

• Assist with maintaining ledger of departmental inventory and supplies.

• Assists with maintaining all departmental files and faculty records.

• Assists with special projects and performs other general support/administrative duties as assigned by the Department Chair and Academic Support Assistant.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Calendar.

• Basic knowledge of the principles of modern office management, and equipment.

• Knowledge and understanding of FERPA and the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student and personnel records.

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

• Willingness to be flexible.

• Demonstrated customer service skills.

Required Qualifications

• Be an undergraduate or graduate student at Columbus State University. Ability to work amicably with all levels of faculty, staff, management and external constituencies.

• Time management skills and the ability to multitask are important to the successful performance of this position.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Word and Excel.

Proposed Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience. This position can work up to 19 hours per week.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;

• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;

• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.

• Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.