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Office Assistant - TEMPORARY

Apply Now Job Number: 502542
Work Type: Temporary
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: ESS-Administration
Categories: Administrative / Office Support, Admissions / Financial Aid / Enrollment Management

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Job Title: Office Assistant - TEMPORARY
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type: Temporary
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Basis:

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?: No  
Essential Job Functions: 1. Provides general office and clerical support such as basic typing and data entry in software systems.
2. Reviews and verifies accuracy of data; process invoices and generates reports.
3. Scans and files forms and documents using electronic/manual filing systems.
4. Picks up, sorts and distributes correspondence and materials.
5. Provides front office coverage by greeting visitors and directing them to appropriate persons and/or answering phones, routing calls, and taking messages.
6. Orders and maintains inventory of office supplies, assists with facilitating office equipment repairs.
7. Prepares letters/memos and purchase order requisitions.
8. Handles travel authorization requests and processes reimbursements.
9. Routes actions to appropriate departments and follows through
10. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Marginal Job Functions:  
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. English Language – General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
2. Customer and Personal Service - General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Skills:
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills
2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites

Abilities:
1. Ability to work in a team setting
2. Ability to take direction and work independently as needed
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information
Physical Requirements:
1. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
2. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
3. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Job Requirements: Prior to submitting your application:

Ensure your application is accurate and up to date.
Complete the entire application.
Provide only professional references.
Required Certifications/Licensures:  
Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Major (if required):  
Required Experience: One (1) year experience in general clerical/office duties in an office environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Education: Some college
Is this a safety sensitive position? No  
Background Screening Required? Yes  
Pre-Employment Conditions:

 

 

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