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Administrative Assistant II- TEMPORARY

Apply Now Job Number: 506430
Work Type: Temporary
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: College of Osteo Med
Categories: Administrative / Office Support

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant II- TEMPORARY
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type: Temporary
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $20.00 per hour
Pay Basis:

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?: No  
Essential Job Functions: 1. Responds to inquiries and resolves non-routine problems requiring broad understanding of work-area policies and procedures in a timely manner to ensure questions are answered and issues resolved.
2. Composes, edits, proofreads, and types complex documents; creates mail merges and performs mass mailings; photocopies and collates complex material to ensure timely communication and retention of documents.
3. Prepares forms and documents; verifies for discrepancies and follows up to ensure accuracy.
4. Enters data and generates reports from NSU specific software systems to ensure accurate processing and record keeping.
5. Schedules meetings/appointments/events and coordinates travel to ensure timely scheduling.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Marginal Job Functions: 1. Assists with other administrative functions.
2. Acts as a back-up to Executive Assistant of department.
3. Performs special projects as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Proficient knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; data entry skills; Internet research abilities.
2. Knowledge of office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, and supply/equipment ordering).
3. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to maintain confidential information.
6. Strong administration skills – organized, thorough, systems orientated with meticulous attention to detail.
7. Proactive, punctual and reliable.
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Ability to communicate effectively with others.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
3. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
4. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
Job Requirements:  
Required Certifications/Licensures:  
Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Major (if required):  
Required Experience: High School Diploma and three (3) years of administrative/clerical experience in an office environment.
--OR--
Associate's Degree and two (2) years of administrative/clerical experience in an office environment.
Preferred Qualifications:  
Is this a safety sensitive position? No  
Background Screening Required? No  
Pre-Employment Conditions:

 

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