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Administrative Assistant #T00967
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must apply online.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.

Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Information

Posting Number temp hourly760P
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/17611
Classification Title
Working Title Administrative Assistant #T00967
Department Purchasing & Accounts Payable
Salary Range $17.00/hr
Posting Information
Employees at WCU may be required to submit to campus based COVID 19 vaccination or testing requirements.

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

This position provides administrative support Purchasing and Accounts Payable. Duties include: scanning documents and providing backup and support for any administrative needs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Familiarity or knowledge of Microsoft Office. The ability to use standard office equipment, ability to read and interpret various documents related to the job, ability to perform work requiring accuracy and considerable attention to detail without close supervision. Ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively.

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

Preferred Qualifications
Posting Text

Open Date 08/04/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.

Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.