Secretary II
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- East Lansing
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 07
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Natural Science Dean 10032604
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Office/Clerical Support, Union, Full Time (90-100%), Clerical Technical- CT
Position Summary
The successful candidate will serve as the secretary for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office in the College of Natural Science. This position includes answering the phone and greeting visitors. Provides clerical support to office staff, calendaring; scheduling meetings and rooms; coordinating travel; serving as collection and organization contact for several initiatives; performing routine office duties such as copying, electronic mailings, inventorying and ordering supplies, processing financial documents; setting up for workshops; assisting with events as needed. Additional responsibilities aligned with the classification will be assigned as needed.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsKnowledge normally acquired through a high school education with coursework in typing and shorthand; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, calendaring and/or presentation software; typing and filing; and may require knowledge of technical or medical terminology and/or technical training related to the field of employment; may require bilingual abilities in a specific language; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired QualificationsExperience with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with complete discretion; excellent communication and customer service skills; strong organizational skills with the ability to make independent decisions consistent with established policies; ability to work independently; ability to balance multiple tasks; knowledge of Word and Outlook calendaring. Familiarity with Enterprise Business System (EBS), Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Share Point, Teams and presentation software.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through actions, interaction, and communications with others. Ability to lift 20+ lbs. Valid driver’s license.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application MaterialsResume, cover letter and 3 references
Work HoursSTANDARD 8-5
Bidding eligibility ends 5/18/2021, at 11:55 PMAdvertised: May 12, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 25, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Organization
Working at Michigan State University
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Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we’re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.
In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
Top Distinctions
U.S. News & World Report ranks MSU
- 29th among the nation’s public universities
- First in the nation for 19 years for graduate programs in elementary and secondary education
- First in the nation for graduate programs in nuclear physics and industrial and organizational psychology
- First in the nation for undergraduate program in supply chain
Recognized for 11 consecutive years as one of the top 100 universities in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in its annual Academic Ranking of World Universities
Ranks 46th among public universities for in-state students in Kiplinger’s 2013 edition of Best Values in Public Colleges
Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS program, which measures and encourages sustainability in education and research; operations; and planning, administration, and engagement
Member of the prestigious 62-member Association of American Universities
Only university in the country with on-campus medical schools graduating allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) physicians, and veterinarians (DVMs)
Among the largest single-campus residence hall system in the country with 27 halls in five neighborhoods and two apartment villages.
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