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Overview
Administrative Assistant position at CSUN in Northridge. Work type: Staff, Full Time, On-site (not telecommute). Temporary position; end date to be determined. Hours: 40 per week, Monday through Friday. This is a re-posted opening and is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Responsibilities
- Provide general office support to the department and serve as the primary front counter receptionist, working closely with student assistants at the front desk.
- Receive and screen phone calls, take messages, and refer inquiries to the appropriate campus unit.
- Schedule counseling appointments with an Outreach Counselor, and collaborate with the Office Manager to ensure deadlines are met and clerical support is provided where needed.
- Cover front reception area, ensure doors are open by 8:00 a.m., set up and shut down the Testing kiosk daily, and manage cables and cords.
- Maintain priorities and deadlines for clerical support needs as established by the Office Manager; prepare reports and proposals by assembling materials and using available background information.
Qualifications
- Equivalent to three (3) years of full-time general office clerical work or equivalent experience providing the listed knowledge and abilities.
- Equivalent to full-time college or university education/vocational training in business or a related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and office methods, basic filing systems, procedures and practices.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks; interpret and apply complex policies and procedures; resolve routine clerical problems.
- Ability to work in a busy environment with frequent interruptions; communicate effectively in writing and orally; draft memoranda and correspondence; maintain moderately complex records and files; establish cooperative working relationships; operate standard office equipment and software.
- On-campus work required (not remote); strong attention to safety and cable management.
General Information
- CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on several bases. Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants with disabilities.
- The CSU requires background checks and compliance with campus safety policies; applicants must complete the CSUN online application via www.csun.edu/careers.
- CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy applies to this position.
- The CSU recommends vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 and adherence to safety measures as applicable.