Temporary Administrative Assistant - All Departments - State of Missouri

Administrative Assistant Temporary Pool

Summary
Applying for this position will place you in a general temporary pool of candidates with Southeast Missouri State University for non-benefit eligible positions in departments and campuses throughout the University. Qualified applicants are placed into temporary administrative assistant assignments as positions become vacant; when regular employees are absent; during peak work periods; and for special events. Temporary administrative assistants may work up to 29 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support to the assigned department 
• Performs computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and database, 
• Processes department requisitions, invoices, expense reports and transfers
• Orders department supplies
• Answers and directs department phone calls
• Schedules appointments and meetings for the department
• Enrolls students in education courses and maintains course wait lists (if supporting Academic unit)
• Organizes and processes textbook orders and advising assignments (if supporting Academic unit)
• Handles confidential materials
• Oversees training, scheduling and work assignments for student workers
• Attends and records minutes of department meetings
• Assists current and prospective department students
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor