2012-102 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Department: Global Studies

Duties: Provides clerical support to the Director and Assistant Director of the department; performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the office; screens and directs telephone calls appropriately; schedules, organizes and plans meetings; handles confidential matters as it relates to the office ; prepares travel requests, expense reports, purchasing card logs, and reimbursements; prioritizes work assignments and responds to requests for information and material; answers inquiries and resolves issues; maintains a large and complex filing and documentation system; records and disseminates minutes at meetings; compiles information from files, manuals or other sources of pertinent information; and performs other duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Two years of office experience, which includes the production of documents using automated equipment and software. Demonstrated ability to type at least 45 wpm by completing the University's Clerical Skills Test.

Requirements: Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment; knowledge of business English; excellent communication and customer service skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; skill in operating manual and automated office equipment; skill in maintaining clerical records; ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to interact with the public, employees, and students in a courteous and efficient manner at all times; ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with only general instructions; ability to create and work in spreadsheets.

To Apply: Send letter of interest indicating Job #2012-102, a Morgan State University Application for Employment, and three names of references with telephone numbers to: Morgan State University, Office of Human Resources, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21251 or you may e-mail your information to jobs@morgan.edu. EEO/AA

NOTE: THE HIRING DEPARTMENT WILL CONTACT ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW.

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE/ACTION EMPLOYER

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, applicants should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their identities, U.S. citizenship or alien status and their authorization to work in the United States.