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Administrative Assistant

Post Date: 09-27-2017
Deadline: 10-24-2017
Job No.: 467989
Department: University Advancement
Type: Administrative Professional
Salary Range: Negotiable

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Description

Collects, compiles, interprets and manages the activities of the department as it relates to the management and administration of major donor athletic invitations for University Advancement on behalf of the President of the University and the Vice President of University Advancement.  These activities are performed for the purpose of filling the President’s Suite, stadium and arena tickets for football, men’s basketball and hockey.  Also included is the administration of Wharton Center Performance tickets.  Provide secretarial support as needed to the Office Manager and executive staff assistant reporting to the Vice President for Advancement and the Associate Vice President for Development as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a two-year college degree program in business or a related field; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in Microsoft Office products and accounting procedures, monitoring and reporting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Desired Experience:

A minimum of two years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in Microsoft Office products and accounting procedures, monitoring and reporting; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions; very strong technical abilities; excellent grammatical skills; very strong organizational skills; ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and/or complex issues.  Experience in planning and executing high level events and functions; an orientation toward customer service and teamwork; and a proven track record of developing initiatives and processes designed to improve workflow, communication and productivity.

How to apply

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ofelia Bristol, Senior Officer Manager at bristolo@msu.edu.

All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system (MAP).  The URL for this website is www.careers.msu.edu.  Please indicate the position number 467989 when submitting your application.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.  The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.