Administrative Clerk - part-time, temporary

Kent State•Salem, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides administrative and clerical assistance for the administration of Kent State University and department programs and projects. Reports to department head or other designated administrative supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of one year responsible experience in an office or business setting.
Bookkeeping/accounting procedures and terminology, if required by position
Office practices and procedures
Standard procedures for alphanumeric filing
Written communication (e.g., to compose reports, correspondence and memos)
Keyboarding (i.e., 35 net words per minute), if required by position
Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g., to explain policies and procedures, answer routine questions)
Public speaking, if required by position
Gather, collate, and classify information according to established method
Define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
Apply policies and procedures
Resolve problems independently and make decisions
Read and comprehend a variety of written material
Operate various office equipment (e.g., computer, calculator, copier, etc.)
Utilize Microsoft Office Suite
Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages)
Learn and utilize specific software applications
Manage time effectively and set priorities

Nice To Haves

Specific software may be preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of department programs and projects; ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations originating within and outside the University (e.g., representatives of agencies, professional contacts, etc.); provides technical advice and information to aid administrator in decision making; answers questions and resolves administrative and budgetary problems.
Serves as liaison and acts on behalf of administrator in regular dealings with persons within (e.g., faculty, professional and supervisory staff, etc.) and outside the University (e.g., representatives of agencies, professional contacts, etc.); represents administrator at meetings and conferences; may make presentations at meetings and conferences.
Compiles information for reports disseminated within and outside the University.
Composes correspondence to students and others concerning requests for information or processing of forms; may mail standard response letters (i.e., form letters) for routine requests.
Provides clerical support for programs and projects; prepares and processes forms; maintains files.
May train and direct student or temporary employees; may participate in training new employees.
Performs related duties as required.