Administrative Support Associate

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The Office of Career Services is committed to assisting our students and alumni by our commitment to collaborative partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations and university partners to provide information, resources and programs that enhance the matriculation and growth of our students and alumni. Our covenant is to be strong advocates in assisting our students and alumni to become talented professionals and exemplary contributors to our large society.

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The position's primary purpose is to perform various administrative, secretarial, and office support duties. The position requires knowledge of the office/work unit policies and procedures in order to communicate information involving programs, functions and services. Duties performed may include preparation of documents and reports, the use of office technology, compiling records, organizing and maintaining files; posting information, greeting/referring/assisting visitors /clients with information and resources, mail distribution, photocopying and other office duties and assignments. Completing work often involves a public contact role to obtain, clarify, or provide information regarding activities of the work unit or program. Positions may serve as the primary staff assistant to a department or program manager.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

This position requires extensive communication skills, both written and verbal, coordination of work, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of the departmental programs and services.

Demonstrated abilities in the following areas:

Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of four years of work with college students/or personnel.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.