Posting Details
Position Number003209Position TitleSecretary V - 003209DivisionAcademic AffairsDepartment420300 - Biological SciencesMinimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and four years of progressively responsible secretarial experience. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in book-keeping and proficiency with computers and computer software such as Microsoft Office and Google Docs preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Biology department is seeking to hire a Secretary V. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Oversees the daily operations of the Biology office and interacts professionally and effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Hires and supervises student workers for the department to include assigning duties and checking work.
- Answers and responds to or directs phone calls, emails, and walk-in visitor requests and takes messages for faculty/grad students.
- Updates and maintains class schedules and room use requests.
- Coordinates with the Earth Sciences secretary to manage building safety, maintenance, and vehicle use.
- Prepares correspondence, course materials, reports, brochures, and other documents using a PC.
- Maintains departmental files and databases.
- Takes minutes at meetings for department/faculty and prepares for final distribution.
- Maintains departmental budget and reconciles monthly statements.
- Opens and distributes mail and accepts/coordinates deliveries for the department.
- Makes travel arrangements and prepares travel reimbursement forms.
- Advises students regarding enrollment policies and procedures.
- Orders equipment and supplies for office, teaching, and research.
- Prepares requisitions and purchases orders.
- Utilizes the Banner Finance and Student Records Systems to access departmental and student information.
- Complies with attendance and timekeeping policies and monitors for clerical staff.
- Ensures office coverage during normal business hours.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date03/18/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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