Administrative Assistant- West Campus

Focus, adapt & succeed. If only all things were that easy, but really this position is with these at the core.
The universitys West campus is a small but mighty team that handles all aspects of the campus needs. This includes not only working in tandem with your teammates on typical office projects, you will also be the liaison to university support depts like maintenance, custodial & deliveries. Someone with familiarity of these depts common terms & functioning, allows success in creating requests which can be managed with ease when received. This should reveal to you, communication is a top priority for this role.

What we want:
Someone with the ability to focus & balance that focus with others in the office. Someone with a desire to help the team but understands the boundaries of their position & when to pass off a situation to a supervisor. Someone who is driven toward productivity with initiative to stay busy even during slower times in the office. Someone who wants to have an opportunity to develop more skills in a professional setting.

What we offer:
A team thats work styles complement each other & have a great rhythm in place. A position that allows for both routine & variety in tasks on a regular basis. Opportunities for professional skill development within the dept & the university. Opportunities to refine processes in place & to put your mark on how things are done.

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Official applications & to learn more about this job, visit: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/33293 

Summary of Responsibilities 
Performs office support duties of a clerical or secretarial nature. Duties may be comprised of general office duties along with some specialized duties.
 

Essential Functions 

1. Answers, screens and routes phone calls, may include multi-line phone systems. Greets and directs guests.
2. Prepares and distributes correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written communications, as required.
3. Schedules and supports preparation for meetings, conferences, courses, programs and/or special events.
4. Establishes and maintains filing systems. 
5. May order and maintain sufficient inventory of office supplies and equipment.

Minimum Education 
High school diploma or equivalent by hire date
 

Minimum Experience 
Six (6) months of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field
Preferred Experience 
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) & majority of the basic functions in each. Familiar with all basic office equipment & regularly used technology needs.
2. Friendly and professional communication skills with the ability to assist and support students, faculty, the public, WSU affiliations (e.g. WSU Tech), and office co-workers.
3. Ability to provide a high level of customer service presenting a positive image of WSU West and the University as a whole.
4. Attention to detail and excellent organization including record keeping skills.
5. Ability to proofread and edit for grammar, spelling, syntax, and style. Understand and follow verbal and written instructions from team members in a timely and professional manner.
6. Ability to create quality and responsible social media posts for departmental accounts and learn to update website as needed.
7. Desire to acquire additional skills through University training.

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