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Position Summary

This position provides support to the Department of Mathematics. The selected candidate will assist with the normal daily clerical activities of both the program and department. Duties include but are not limited to: providing general office support including answering and screening phone calls and emails; scheduling appointments and meetings; processing EBS documents and submissions to include purchasing, travel authorizations, and disbursement vouchers; processing drops, adds, overrides, grade changes and other related tasks for the Department of Mathematics; creating spreadsheets, word documents and templates as needed; typing, editing and proofreading; composing and producing materials necessary for reporting purposes; reconciling accounts and time records; 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education with coursework in typing and shorthand; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, calendaring and/or presentation software; typing and filing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Professionalism; excellent customer service skills and attitude; interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills; strong ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently; detail- oriented and ability to be self-directed; ability to juggle a variety of responsibilities and manage these under pressure; willingness and ability to take initiative; ability to be flexible, learn quickly, and function as a member of a team with common goal of departmental success; ability to work independently, consistently, and accurately; ability to discreetly handle confidential student, staff, and faculty information; experience working with EBS, SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access software; experience in the area of undergraduate student affairs to include but not limited to campus solutions, scheduling of courses, drops, adds, and overrides; understanding of University policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit cover letter and resume.  References provided as requested by the department.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://math.msu.edu

Bidding eligibility ends October 29, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.