Business Services Student Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Business Services Student Assistant Position Summary

Provides clerical and receptionist support for the Business Services Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for the office including: Data entry on MS Office products (word, excel & PowerPoint), processing incoming and outgoing mail, copying documents, establishing and maintaining files.
• Provide support with reconciliations, work paper review, and journal entry preparation.
• Provide back-up support for office including: answering telephones; greeting visitors; providing information; taking messages; informing staff members of callers' needs and requests; and routing calls and visitors.
• Create a professional setting for front reception area and office suite. Make sure printer is loaded with paper and area picked up, clean and tidy.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Earned college credit hours and/or experience working in an educational setting preferred.

Experience

• Secretarial and computer experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products - emphasis on Excel.
• Sort/count/sum/function data, chart wizard, converting spreadsheets, and manage lists in spreadsheets or web pages using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PPT and/or Publisher.
• Ability to type 40 w.p.m.
• Proficiency with an integrated administrative system and current software programs.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing.
• Proficient use of a multi-line phone system.
• Knowledge of rules, standards, regulations, and laws regarding employment and student records.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and maintain records in an orderly manner.
• Ability to work independently in the most efficient manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy regulations.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and office atmosphere.
• Ability to take initiative to recognize and foresee needs.
• Ability to support and adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, while complying with FERPA regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Posting Open Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule (Student Employment Only)

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Financial Aid Work Study Award Letter (Student Employment Only)