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Job Title:
Administrative Support Specialist
Department:
Student Support Services
College/Division:
General University
Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon, GA 31207
Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job Details:
Mercer University's TRIO Program is searching for an Administrative Support Specialist for the Macon, Georgia campus.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for all record keeping, record organization and administrative secretary training for five TRIO Programs (Student Support Services-Macon, Student Support Services-Henry, Upward Bound-Bibb, Upward Bound-BHW and the Educational Opportunity Center) and Minority Affairs and is the administrator for Blumen database management. This person also serves as the office manager for TRIO programs. This person should thrive to maintain an efficient office under direct supervision of Program Director.
Qualifications:
Two years of college coursework and one year of administrative support experience, to include working with databases are required. In lieu of education, equivalent directly related experience will be considered.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Suite including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms; Photoshop knowledge a plus
Excellent web and technology skills and comfortable troubleshooting tech issues
Comfortable learning new technical/computer skills as they arise
Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History Check
- Credit Check
Required Document Attachments:
- Resume
- List of References with contact information
Externally funded:
This position is contingent on external funding and the length of employment in this position is dependent on continuation of these funds.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Job Family:
Staff Clerical Non-exempt
EEO Statement:
AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability
Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.