Event Assistant, Alumni & Donor Relations/Office Assistant III
Deadline: 10-23-2019
Job No.: 615941
Department: University Advancement
Type: Administrative Professional
Salary Range: Negotiable
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Description
Michigan State University Advancement is now seeking an Office Assistant III. The Office Assistant will serve as a primary personal communicator, with donors and alumni about their attendance at events and meetings produced by University Advancement, to maximize effective interface with administrators, fundraising and engagement staff, and promote philanthropic giving to Michigan State University.
Qualifications
Required:
Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in maintaining accounting ledgers and/or experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or desktop publishing software. The job may require knowledge of presentation and web page software and/or technical training related to the field of employment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired:
One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work in customer service. One to three years of experience completing financial transactions, including processing and reconciling of transactions, including credit cards. Ability to communicate competently and confidentially with customers and colleagues in person, verbally and in writing, and via email and on the phone. Competence in Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, database, and desktop publishing software, including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Associates degree preferred. Experience working in EBS finance system. Minimum typing speed of 65 wpm. Competent traveler.
How to apply
All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system, the URL for this website is careers.msu.edu
Please indicate the position number 615941 when submitting your application.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.