Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Location

JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202400418

College/Division

Community Engagement

Opening Date

10/09/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the administrative services function. This role involves performing clerical, administrative, record-keeping, basic accounting, and other administrative support functions related to various ESD administrative tasks as assigned. The Administrative Assistant works in collaboration with the command staff team and reports to the Director of the Office Government and Community Engagement.

Examples of Duties

• Manage daily administrative tasks, including answering phones, scheduling, and organizing documents.
• Coordinate team meetings and events and prepare agendas.
• Assist in project management by tracking deadlines and facilitating communication.
• Handle expense reporting, invoicing, and basic accounting tasks.
• Liaise with vendors and clients, providing excellent customer service,
• Maintain office supplies and manage inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associate degree in business administration, accounting, or related field preferred.
• Two years of administrative office experience, or combination of education and experience.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

• Yes
• No

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Specialist degree
• Ph.D
• G.E.D.
• Juris Doctorate

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Jackson State University (MS)

Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street

P.O. Box 17028

Jackson, Mississippi, 39217

Phone (601) 979-2015

Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/