KCOM - Administrative Assistant Biochemistry

Description

A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Biochemistry department. The position reports to the Chair of the Biochemistry Department. This person will be the secretary for the entire department; therefore, other faculty members of the department will have task-specific supervision of the secretary. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing routine secretarial tasks (typing, filing and retrieving records, answering the telephone, acting as a receptionist, etc.) and other various departmental tasks as may be required from time to time.

Major Job Duties

• Typing documents (letters, class handouts, etc.)

• Retrieving, sorting, and delivering mail

• Answering the phone

• Taking and delivering phone messages

• Filing and retrieving records

• Interacting with students (during the Biochemistry departments teaching periods)

• Scheduling appointments

• Maintaining the Departmental website (during the Biochemistry departments teaching periods)

• Placing and receiving orders of supplies

• Maintaining the departmental office supply inventory

• Maintaining financial records of the department and of the faculty's research funds

• Help faculty in preparation of educational materials (obtaining, scanning or photo-copying images, etc.)

• Making travel arrangements for faculty members

Skills/Traits

• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet use, website maintenance, Email, image scanning)

• Ability to pleasantly interact with faculty, staff, and students

• A "can-do" attitude

• An aptitude for learning new tasks

Requirements

• This job may be occasionally stressful due to strict deadlines, which sometimes leave little time for work to be done. The job will require a person who is capable of handling this stress and is willing to work hard to accomplish the task in a timely fashion.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: ~~~/employment/benefits .

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Multitasking: Intermediate

Education

Required

• High School or better

Experience

Required

• Familiarity with word-processing is essential.

Preferred

• Familiarity with other computer skills (spreadsheets, website maintenance) is desirable.

In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another's functions and each person's importance as an individual.