Administrative Assistant

Position Details

Req ID:

req18359

Position Title:

Administrative Assistant

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

633576

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

OKLAHOMA EPSCOR

Location Address:

415 Whitehurst Hall, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK USA

Hiring Supervisor:

Valerie Phillips

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

14.00 - 20.00, Hourly

Work Schedule:

M-F, 8am-5pm, with one hour for lunch daily

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

A responsible person to coordinate administrative support activities. Providing administrative support to the staff at increasing levels of complexity; scheduling and directing telephone traffic; managing complex filing system in both paper and electronic versions; planning, and/or providing administrative support for conferences and other special events involving internal and external public; handling travel; and assisting with development and implementation of major research projects, as needed. Normal working hours are M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Work outside normal hours is sometimes required due to special projects and deadlines. Three to four times per year to attend meetings and training workshops as deemed necessary by the Assistant Director.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should attach a resume, a letter of application, and the names, addresses (including e-mail addresses), and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is selected.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

High School/GED and five years of related experience. Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in any field and two years administrative experience. Experience with Research.gov

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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