What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Administrative Assistant-University Safety position at Missouri State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Part-time Administrative Assistant-University Safety
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Office of University Safety
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Proposed Salary
$17.67 per hour
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
General Function
The Administrative Assistant receives, greets and helps office or departmental visitors, University employees, and students. The Administrative Assistant I will help answer the telephone, take messages or routes calls according to office procedures along with answering questions regarding parking, complete transactions involving parking permits sales, vehicle leasing and vehicle driving. The Administrative Assistant performs basic and varied clerical tasks which may include keyboarding and/or computer data entry, filing, and operating standard office machines and equipment.
Description of Primary Duties
The Administrative Assistant receives, greets and helps office or departmental visitors, University employees, and students. The Administrative Assistant I will help answer the telephone, take messages or routes calls according to office procedures along with answering questions regarding parking, complete transactions involving parking permits sales, vehicle leasing and vehicle driving.
Includes driving university or leased vehicles for relocation, maintenance, and fueling.
The Administrative Assistant performs basic and varied clerical tasks which may include keyboarding and/or computer data entry, filing, and operating standard office machines and equipment.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.
Experience: At least one year of general office experience is preferred.
Certification/Training: A valid driver’s license is required.
Certification/Training: A valid driver’s license is required.
Skills: Keyboarding skills required. Written and verbal communication skills, the ability to operate electronic, photocopier or other standard office machines, perform routine alpha-numeric filing tasks, and perform basic recordkeeping and tabulation tasks are preferred.
Effort: Administrative Assistant positions are primarily sedentary; however, some positions may require walking and/or standing for extended periods of time. Some Receptionist positions occasionally require the ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to twenty-five pounds.
Administrative positions require keyboarding, which may be extensive at times.
Administrative positions require keyboarding, which may be extensive at times.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is part time and limited to 1000 hours in a rolling 12 month period.
Specific working hours will vary depending on needs of the office but will fall between Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4pm.
Specific working hours will vary depending on needs of the office but will fall between Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4pm.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
HR Representative
Crystal Ponder
Posting Detail
Open Date
03/30/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Number
20260011PTS
Quick Link for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85780
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