Office Clerk

UPL Admin Office Assistant / Office Assistant IIIMichigan State UniversityJob no: 860169Salary: Salary Commensurate with ExperiencePosition Description:University Procurement and Logistics (UPL) is seeking a UPL Admin Office Assistant to perform administrative duties in support of UPL’s Associate Vice President and Management Analyst of the UPL Administration sub-unit. This position will fulfill the administrative tasks that keep the UPL Administration team running.Position Duties:Efficiently assist with scheduling requests and calendar management for AVP and Executive ManagementComplete travel arrangements with accuracy and timelinessCoordinate with and support other departments within UPLProfessionally draft documentation such as letters, memos, presentations, and templatesDraft professional communications that can be sent on behalf of executive managementMaintain a high level of confidentialityInvestigate policies and procedures to maintain complianceProvide assistance for on-site and remote eventsServe as a backup resource for on-site reception or office needsExhibit strong communications skills resulting in positive interactions with an audience of varying levels of knowledge and understandingAbility to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team settingSuccessfully prioritize quicky and multi-task in a fast-paced work environmentComplete special projects and other duties as assignedCurrent MSU Benefit Highlights:Compensation for this support staff position includes generous paid time off; a 10% retirement match with a 5% employee contribution to the base retirement plan; health and dental insurance plan options with premiums paid fully by MSU; education assistance benefits for employee and dependents; employer-paid life insurance; and a large menu of voluntary benefits. Details can be found in the Support Staff Open Enrollment Guide and respective collective bargaining agreements on the MSU Human Resources website at https://hr.msu.eduUnit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsKnowledge normally acquired through a high school education; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation and webpage software; typing and filing; maintaining accounting ledgers; may require knowledge of technical or medical terminology and/or technical knowledge or training related to the field of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Desired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business or business-related fieldProfessional level experience with Microsoft Office SuiteExceptional written/verbal sillsExcellent emotional intelligenceKnowledge of MSU/UPL policies and proceduresEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.To apply: https://careers.msu.edu/ci/en-us/job/514776/upl-admin-office-assistant-office-assistant-iiiRequired Application MaterialsResume and Cover LetterWork HoursSTANDARD 8-5Websiteupl.msu.eduRemote Work StatementMSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.recblid rwqpkdwfvktic9zge4jlei1pkh5ucj