Program assistant

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks in support of department's daily operations.

Job Description

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities---Essential Functions

• Assists users of department's services by providing information regarding policies and procedures; may assist patrons by aiding them in using services or filling out forms.
• May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments.
• May assist with various administrative tasks including ordering supplies, preparing requisitions, scheduling use of equipment, maintaining calendars, or conducting research.
• May prepare various written materials including correspondence, information sheets, or news releases.
• May maintain and update various files and records; may maintain department's computer databases.
• May assist in the performance of various clerical tasks including answering phones, typing, opening and distributing mail, or preparing bulk mailings.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires six months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of office experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics

• Knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment
• Knowledge of computers and office applications
• Some knowledge of administrative procedures which may include budgeting, research, preparing fiscal and other reports; supervisory skills
• Research skills

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Working Conditions

Periodic assignments given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant physical situations such as near-continuous use of computer

Special Instructions (if applicable)

N/A

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

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