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Academic Administrative Assistant III (School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
tuition waivers

Job Description

Missouri State University is a public university located in Springfield, Missouri, with a commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. As an academic institution, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and is recognized for its dedication to student success, research, and community engagement. The School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences at Missouri State University is one of its key academic departments, providing specialized education and training for students pursuing careers in mental health, psychology, social work, and related behavioral science fields. The school emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • four years of administrative support or secretarial experience
  • keyboarding skills
  • working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
  • ability to learn and use database applications, web content management system, administrative business system, or enterprise resource planning system
  • ability to operate and troubleshoot electronic office equipment, computers, and peripherals
  • effective verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to train, assign work, and review the work of full- and part-time employees and student workers
  • ability to maintain departmental financial records and accounts and prepare financial reports

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • four years of administrative support or secretarial experience
  • experience in maintaining, monitoring, and reconciling financial records and accounts preferred
  • keyboarding skills
  • working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
  • ability to learn and use database applications, web content management system, administrative business system, or enterprise resource planning system
  • ability to operate and troubleshoot electronic office equipment, computers, and peripherals
  • effective verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to train, assign work, and review the work of full- and part-time employees and student workers
  • ability to maintain departmental financial records and accounts and prepare financial reports

Job Duties

  • assists the director with the school's administrative activities and coordinates various administrative processes and projects
  • provides the full range of administrative support activities for the school and programs within the school
  • responsible for several established and ongoing complex processes
  • may assign and/or review the work of other full-time administrative support personnel, student workers, or graduate assistants
  • manages multiple calendars, scheduling appointments, and event coordinating
  • creates and maintains a variety of complex files and databases, and financial records
  • assists director with tracking program budgets

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location