Office Support Assistant - Open Recruitment

Illinois Residency Requirement: This position requires current Illinois residency to apply.

SIUE is pleased to announce Open Recruitment/Testing for Office Support Assistant positions** for the FY24 year. Working under direct supervision in support of a unit, the Office Support Assistant will perform routine clerical tasks, which require knowledge of standard office support procedures, the ability to operate a variety of office equipment, and the ability to operate computer systems utilizing various office software packages.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned in support of the department/university’s mission and goals.

**Please note: This position is an Open Recruitment Civil Service posting at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This listing does not represent an actual vacancy; rather it allows interested persons to apply for this title in general. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application materials will be assessed and your name will be added to the employment register for current and/or future vacancies within this job title.

To Apply for this Vacancy:
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Applicants must submit an updated and complete Civil Service Application, which must include complete employment history. The application is the last form in the document package. Your application should reflect a thorough list of relevant duties and experience related to the minimum qualifications listed for this position. Please be detailed in current and past job duties, as this is what is used in the credential assessments. Vague notations such as “clerical duties” or “admin duties” do not allow testing to give an accurate and complete assessment, please detail duties completed while working. While a resume may be submitted with the application, data for each employer must be listed on this application form. ("See Resume" may only be used as a substitute in the section entitled "Specific Duties Performed"). If the Civil Service application is incomplete you will not be considered for the position as our office will be unable to evaluate your submission to determine if you possess the required minimum qualifications.

If qualifying by education or to qualify for a required educational prerequisite, you must submit your transcripts, including those for SIUE, at the time of application. Applicants qualifying for veteran’s preference must submit a copy of form DD214 at the time of application. For additional information, please visit: Eligibility Criteria and Point Allocation and Proof of Eligibility. Please submit any other licenses or certifications related to the position at the time of application.

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Some positions are represented by a union and may incur union dues. For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/human-resources or call Civil Service Testing at 618-650-2190.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans

College coursework in any curriculum as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 15 semester hours equals six (6) months
• Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including use of computer systems.