Job no: 714874
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 07
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Pathobiology Diagnostic Investigat Cvm 10046638
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Clerical Technical- CT, 1/2 Time (50-64.9%), Union
Position Summary

The Pathobiology & Diagnostic Investigation within the College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for a dynamic individual who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment. Duties include but are not limited to: responding to department/unit stakeholders during business hours; answers questions and inquiries; coordinating, composing and disseminating unit communication related to seminar series; acting as a resource for MSU travel system used by faculty and staff and processes guest travel and lodging arrangements; assisting with payment on invoices, honorariums or other departmental bills within the Kauli Financial System; providing secretarial support to the department residency program by coordinating events, communications, calendars, applications, maintaining files and databases related to this program; distributing mail for the department; providing support for clerkship rotations including communication to students and instructors and pulling updated rosters for each clerkship rotation; collecting and maintaining a database for faculty vacation time tracking; arranging and assisting with standardized office procedures as required; acting proactively, handling diverse and multiple tasks and effectively prioritizing work during frequent interruptions.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge 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 Qualifications

Experience and familiarity with MSU processes and procedures; experience or proficiency with the Microsoft 365 Suite; experience supporting administrators, ability to multi-task; a self-starter who demonstrates a work ethic that includes proactive problem solving, ability to establish priorities, and meet deadlines; ability to work under pressure and adaptability to change; able to take initiative and work as part of a team; possess confidential, organizational, and communication tools; work orientation that includes problem-solving, teamwork and adaptability to change, focus on service and continuous learning for self-improvement.

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 Materials

Cover letter, Resume, and three professional references.

Special Instructions

We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are valued, respected, provided opportunity to flourish and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Bidding eligibility ends 6/29/2021 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Jun 23, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 6, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time