Office Assistant

The position will provide support to faculty, staff, and administrators who work in Animal Science and will serve as the first point of contact for variable inquiries, demonstrate ethical behavior in the conduct of all position responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality.
10-15 hours a week

Responsibilities:

* foster relationships with colleagues and create a friendly work environment
* serve as primary contact for visitors, including students, prospective students, alumni, faculty, and parents
* respond to inquiries via email, phone, or in-person
* manage general office administration (i.e. mail, copier/scanner/fax, supplies, and resource management)
* assist the administrative director & coordinator in special projects
* assist faculty and staff with general requests as needed.
What are the required qualifications for this position?
* High School Graduate
* friendly, customer service-oriented approach
* excellent organizational and problem solving skills
* strong written and verbal communication skills
* consistent work availability with at least two 2+ hour blocks of time during the week
What are the preferred qualifications for this position?
* experience using common office equipment
* previous experience in an office setting
* ability to help foster a welcoming and diverse environment
* ability to work efficiently and effectively with limited supervision both independently and as part of a team
* ability to prioritize and multi-task
* ability to handle confidential information
* reliable, organized and detail-oriented

Required Qualifications:
* High School Graduate
* friendly, customer service-oriented approach
* excellent organizational and problem solving skills
* strong written and verbal communication skills
* consistent work availability with at least two 2+ hour blocks of time during the week

Preferred Qualifications:
* experience using common office equipment
* previous experience in an office setting
* ability to help foster a welcoming and diverse environment
* ability to work efficiently and effectively with limited supervision both independently and as part of a team
* ability to prioritize and multi-task
* ability to handle confidential information
* reliable, organized and detail-oriented

The Department of Animal Science (http://www.ansci.umn.edu) in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences (CFANS) (http://www.cfans.umn.edu/ is located on the scenic St. Paul campus. The Animal Science major, with an enrollment of around 400 students, is divided into five emphasis areas: Business/Industry, Companion Animal, Equine, Production, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Science. Each emphasis offers a unique combination of classes to prepare students for future careers in business, production management, companion animal, equine, veterinary medicine or graduate school. Within an emphasis, students can also specialize in a species, such as beef, companion animal, dairy, equine, poultry, swine or sheep, or develop a set of elective classes unique to their animal interests.

Pay Range: $17.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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