Office Assistant III
Michigan State University

Job no: 1001347
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 09
Major Administrative Unit / College: Msu Agbioresearch
Department: Anr Research And Extension Centers Mabr 10057513
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Agriculture, Financial/Accounting, Office/Clerical Support, Human Resources, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Position Summary

AgBioResearch is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and professional office assistant to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the Campus Livestock Centers and other Centers within ANRREC AgBioResearch. This position supports multiple units (in multiple locations) in finance, human resources, and operations.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, multitasking abilities, communication skills, technology skills, and high attention to detail. Since we are a service unit, strong customer service mindset is critical.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• General administrative/clerical support: creating, organizing, and storing official documents, processing forms, managing key tracking and storage
• Financial support: all facets of accounts payable and receivable, PO submission and tracking, auditing transactions, and cash handling
• Human Resources support: management of temporary employees at CLC's (posting, hiring, and onboarding), management of time tracking system
• Reporting: assist with data pulls, report generation, and expense tracking
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge 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 Qualifications

• High level of professionalism, collegiality, teamwork, communication, organization, responsiveness; ability to maintain confidentiality andcommitment to success in the position
• Three to five years' experience in customer service
• Basic knowledge of MSU HR and financial systems

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All 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.

Special Instructions

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/research/

Remote Work Statement

MSU 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.

Bidding eligibility ends November 19, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Nov 13, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 26, 2024 Eastern Standard Time

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