Department Assistant - Mathematical Sciences

Job description

General Summary of Position: Provide administrative assistance to faculty, staff, and students in support of teaching, research, service, and outreach activities of the department. Perform a wide variety of administrative tasks of academic and business nature involving the continual exercise of discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential as well as excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Essential Job Duties: - Provide administrative support in daily activities to the department chair or center director, faculty, and staff such as answering telephones, mail distribution, copying, filing, maintaining general office supply inventory, and submitting Facilities service requests. - Assist in preparing brochures and mailings to promote the department or center. - Assist in maintaining and order supplies for the department and ensure an excellent appearance of the office. - Assist employment contracts (student hourly employees) that include all associated hiring paperwork (I-9s, W4s, Participation Agreement, Rece...