Sr Program Assistant - Department of Physics

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Job Description Summary
Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks in support of department's daily operations of a University administrative unit.

Essential Duties:

• Assists users of department's services by providing information regarding policies and procedures; may assist patrons by aiding them in using services or filling out forms.

• May assist in the performance of various financial and budgetary tasks including preparing and monitoring budgets, preparing fiscal reports, or processing payments.
• May assist with various administrative tasks including ordering supplies, preparing requisitions, scheduling use of equipment, maintaining calendars, or conducting research.
• May prepare various written materials including correspondence, information sheets, or news releases.
• May maintain and update various files and records; may maintain department's computer databases.
• May assist in the performance of various clerical tasks including answering phones, typing, opening and distributing mail, or preparing bulk mailings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires six months of coursework or training beyond high school in Business Administration and three years of office experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment
• Knowledge of computers and office applications
• Some knowledge of administrative procedures which may include budgeting, research, preparing fiscal and other reports; supervisory skills
• Research skills

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Please submit cover letter and resume with application.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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