Office Associate

Description of Work

Description of WorkProvide administrative support for the Biological Systems Engineering graduate committee including correspondence with potential and future graduate students; student applicant file evaluation and tracking; maintenance of graduate program database and website; assignment(s) of graduate student offices; coordination of new student welcome. Schedule committee meetings; reserve conference rooms; make edits to courseleaf; send out permission codes; prepare welcome packets for new graduate students; and other duties as assigned.The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .Minimum Required QualificationsHigh School diploma plus 4 years secretarial/administrative support experience required; equivalency considered. Overall knowledge of office technology and word processing, database, and spreadsheet software necessary. Demonstrated grammar, spelling, punctuation, editing and verbal communication skills essential.Preferred QualificationsAssociate’s degree in business or closely related field preferred.UNLexperience desirable. Experience with graduate program support helpful.Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required NoPhysical Required NoCommercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. NoCriminal History Background Check Required YesPosted Salary $16.50/hr minimumHow to ApplyClick on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.For questions or accommodations related to this position contactPlease call Human Resources at 402-472-3101Job Category (old) Office/ServiceJob Type Full-TimeAlternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? NoIf Temporary, indicate end datePlanned Hire Date:Appointment End DateSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().List various software programs (word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc.) you have used and your working experience with these programs. How would you rate your proficiency as a user (beginner, intermediate, advanced)?(Open Ended Question)

Please detail your grammar, spelling, punctuation, editing and verbal communication skills.(Open Ended Question)

Please detail your experience with graduate program support, if any.(Open Ended Question)

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