Administrative Assistant II
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Murray, KY
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20230032NE
Job Title:Administrative Assistant II
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray, KY
Employment Term:12 Months
Position Type:Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department:Dean-Education and Human Services
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:This position provides support within the Dean’s Office by serving the College of Education and Human Services, frequently interacting with faculty, staff, and other Murray State units. Communication originated from this position also reaches students, alumni, prospective students and their families, K-12 schools within Murray State’s 18-county region, and the community at large. Collaboration with the University’s Office of Branding, Marketing and Communication as well as promotional vendors and local media representatives should be expected.
- Writing press releases, preparing regular electronic newsletters, managing social media accounts.
- Updating college web pages, designing advertisements and other marketing graphics.
- Ordering promotional items and overseeing the annual inventory process.
- Monitor the Dean’s office email account, moderating college-wide student Canvas course, and assisting with event planning and execution.
- Daily clerical matters can also be expected, such as processing paperwork, submitting work orders, answering phones, recording meeting minutes, maintaining COEHS Intranet with current meeting minutes as submitted by faculty and staff, and delegating tasks to student workers when appropriate.
- Others duties as assigned.
- Two years of college education. Additional college education and related work experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
- Three years of secretarial experience required. Additional college education and related work experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
- Publicity, marketing, and social media skills required.
- Must be able to work cooperatively without direct supervision.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
- Must be able to adapt to varying workloads, multitask, and handle multiple deadlines.
- Must have exceptional organizational and time-management skills and the ability to computer multi-level tasks requiring the ability to make decisions, give directions and instructions, and the ability to independently solve problems.
- Must adhere to the needs of the Dean’s Office for confidentiality and professionalism.
- Knowledge of University forms and procedures is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Google Suite/ Workspace
- Knowledge of website design and editing
- Knowledge of Banner
09/14/2022
Closing Date:09/28/2022
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicants:A keyboarding test with MSU Human Resources is required. 25 net wpm minimum.
Hourly Rate:$12.75 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Work Hours:- Normal working hours.
- Infrequent nights and weekends will be required to assist with college events.
- 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.
- Website
- http://www.murraystate.edu/
- Telephone
- (270) 809-2146
- Location
-
412 Sparks Hall
Murray
KY
42071
US
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