Job ID: 262632

Administrative Assistant I

Alcorn State University

  • Sep. 17, 2025
 
  • Administrative Assistant I
  • School of Education & Psychology
  • Alcorn State University
    Lorman, MS
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
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  • Classified Staff
  • Administrative Support/Services
 
 
The incumbent is the primary or lead administrative support position in the department and performs duties as assigned, working independently, applying well-developed secretarial and office support knowledge, while exercising independent judgment and initiative.

 
 
Skills and Abilities
 
Knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services ordering and inventory control
Records maintenance skills
Skilled the use of operating basic office equipment
Organizing and coordinating skills
Reception skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials
 
 
Essential Job Functions
 
Performs a wide variety of assignments which may be confidential in nature and require research to complete; operates personal computer to compose, edit, revise, tabulate and print letters, tables, reports and other materials
Greets and directs visitors, resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operations of
department/division; accepts screens and routes telephone calls; maintains log of inquiries as required
Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or
operational matters
Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, drafts or prepares responses to routine inquiries, and operates a variety of office equipment
Establishes, maintains, processes and updates files, records, certificates, and/or other documents
Arranges meetings and conferences, schedules interviews and appointments, and performs other duties related to maintaining one or more individual schedules; makes travel and lodging arrangements, as required
Orders, stocks, and distributes office supplies
Performs basic, routine booking functions
May instruct and oversee the activities of student employees
 
 
Qualifications
 
High school diploma
Bachelor’s degree preferred in secretarial science, business administration, or office administration
Three to five years of secretarial experience required
Will consider applicant with any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent.
 
 

 
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