Provide secretarial support for the Department of History, the Department of Philosophy and Department of Economics in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, working directly with Chairs of all three Departments.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.
Annual Salary: $27,075.00 plus comprehensive benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Group life insurance
Retirement - 2 plans to choose from
Tuition waiver
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Holiday leave
The State System Employee Benefits Summary can be found at https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/Benefit_Summaries/PEBTF_Summary.pdf At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 OR graduation from high school OR any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
Ability to:
proofread information for conformance with prescribed standards.
adapt quickly to changing student, employee needs.
always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
provide exemplary customer service and direction in high volume office.
organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments,
perform detailed work involving written information.
learn new skills as needed.
work independently and in coordination with others.
oversee student workers.
adapt quickly to changing student, employee needs.
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
A sense of urgency and attention to deadlines and details.
Ability to work with students of diverse cultures, racial and ethnic groups.
Knowledge of office procedures, policies, forms, and various office filing systems.
Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Successful interview (Including Word and Excel tests).
Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior professional work experience in an academic setting.
Prior experience using specific systems (Banner, SAP, Zoom, etc.).
2 years of full-time secretarial-specific experience .
Job Description
Essential Functions
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Ability to sit for long lengths of time.
Extensive writing and verbal communications skills.
Basic and advanced math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages, formulas, equations).
Understanding of written directions.
Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
