Administrative Assistant I

Position Title:
Administrative Assistant I

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience demonstrating planning, organization, and project management skills.
Experience supporting senior administrators particularly in a large, complex organization.
Experience which demonstrates knowledge in the following: payroll, record management, cash handling, accounting accounts receivable/accounts payable (A/R-A/P), and general administrative duties.
Experience working in a University setting.
Experience working with confidential information and sensitive situations.

Job Description:

Summary
Provides administrative and clerical support to a department or group of professionals. Receives and responds to routine correspondence following established procedures.
Example of Duties
• Conducts basic research, gathers data, and prepares reports.
• Arranges calls and schedules meetings.
• Assists with making basic travel reservations and itineraries.
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Types correspondence, reports, or other documents.
• Edits documents for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Level Guidelines
• Entry level position acquiring job skills and learning standard operating procedures and policies to complete tasks
• Works under relatively close supervision and receives guidance on new work assignments
• Works on assignments which are routine in nature requiring limited judgment
• Refers difficult or less routine issues to supervisor or higher-level staff for assistance
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS804

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date:
July 20, 2021

Posting Close Date:
August 1, 2021

Job Requisition Number:
R5673

Position Information:

Position Title:
Administrative Assistant I

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience demonstrating planning, organization, and project management skills.
Experience supporting senior administrators particularly in a large, complex organization.
Experience which demonstrates knowledge in the following: payroll, record management, cash handling, accounting accounts receivable/accounts payable (A/R-A/P), and general administrative duties.
Experience working in a University setting.
Experience working with confidential information and sensitive situations.

Job Description:

Summary
Provides administrative and clerical support to a department or group of professionals. Receives and responds to routine correspondence following established procedures.
Example of Duties
• Conducts basic research, gathers data, and prepares reports.
• Arranges calls and schedules meetings.
• Assists with making basic travel reservations and itineraries.
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Types correspondence, reports, or other documents.
• Edits documents for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Level Guidelines
• Entry level position acquiring job skills and learning standard operating procedures and policies to complete tasks
• Works under relatively close supervision and receives guidance on new work assignments
• Works on assignments which are routine in nature requiring limited judgment
• Refers difficult or less routine issues to supervisor or higher-level staff for assistance
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS804

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date:
July 20, 2021

Posting Close Date:
August 1, 2021

Job Requisition Number:
R5673