Student Office Assistant

APPLICATION FOR STUDENT - Part Time Summer Hours

Office of the President

University of Northern Iowa

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under direct supervision, assists with clerical functions for the Office of the President, and as required, Governmental Relations.  Performs office duties such as receptionist, typing, filing, preparing routine reports, copying, and other general office duties as assigned.  Represents the University of Northern Iowa in a professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of clerical procedures and administrative/business principals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel—spreadsheets, word processing, database management. Knowledge of PowerPoint helpful. Internet research skills required.
• Very detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-service orientation, good interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, initiative, adaptability, stress tolerance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as backup receptionist--answer phone, field questions, greet visitors, provide information as needed and required, and/or refer to appropriate personnel.
• Scanning, copying and faxing documents as needed. 
• Assist with assemble materials, packets, folders, etc. and distribute as requested.
• Assist with campus events.  Run errands in the building and on/off campus as required and directed. 
• Assist with filing and reorganizing documents.
• Assist with and perform miscellaneous duties as requested and needed within the office and for other offices as directed.