Senior Secretary
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Title: Sr Secretary
Employee Classification: CS
Pay Grade: CS 05
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Provide secretarial assistance to Academic Department Head/Director or the equivalent level administrator. Requires independent knowledge of the policies and procedures of a major operating unit.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Answer questions from Faculty, staff, students, and interested persons on University and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Answer inquiries from visitors and telephone calls, or refer them to appropriate personnel.
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, and data processing software on computer systems.
- Type and proof correspondence, forms, and reports.
- Maintain and monitor sick and annual leave information, employee schedules, payroll, budgets, and other Departmental records.
- Read and interpret incoming mail, and assemble files and other materials to facilitate reply by supervisor, and respond to inquiries.
- Maintain statistics; code and monitor expenditures for the Department.
- Initiate and prepare requisitions for materials, supplies, and services
- Coordinate meetings; and schedule conferences, facilities, and services.
- Operate common office equipment.
- Assist in the training or orientation of new employees.
- Prepare travel and accommodation arrangements.
- If applicable to area of assignment, adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American.
Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures. - Perform related departmental duties, as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and perform basic arithmetic, typically acquired through the completion of a high school education, is necessary.
- Three years of secretarial experience is necessary.
- One year of experience, which provides knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations, is desirable.
- Basic personal computing skills to utilize word processing and/or spreadsheet applications, and perform file management functions, are necessary. Knowledge of specific software applications utilized in the area of assignment may be desirable.
- A specific typing speed may be required depending on departmental needs, and it should be noted at time of posting.
- Knowledge of the University's Red Flags Rule and Identify Theft Prevention Policy and Procedure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions:
Appointment Percentage:
100%
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