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Administrative Assistant I

Employer
Murray State University
Location
Madisonville

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Job Details

Posting Number:

20220061NE

Job Title:

Administrative Assistant I

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Madisonville

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt(Hourly)

Department:

Adult and Regional Education

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining departmental records and files; determining priorities of work to be done; and general office duties.

Minimum Education Requirements:

  • Two years college credit

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

  • Two years of secretarial 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.

Posting Date:

05/17/2022

Closing Date:

05/31/2022

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate:

$12.45 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Work Hours:

  • Normal working hours

Physical Demands:

  • Normal for office environment

Organization

For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities.  Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

 

Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.  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. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928. 

Recent Accolades: 

  • U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans 
  • Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
  • G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School 
  • Forbes Best Employers List

 

 

Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions).  The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.

 

The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, 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. 

Company info
Website
Telephone
(270) 809-2146
Location
412 Sparks Hall
Murray
KY
42071
US

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