Department of Africana Studies

Fine Arts Building – Rm 535 South

Job Announcement

Job Summary:

Individual will perform a wide variety of responsible office support and administrative functions in support of the assigned college program, service or department. They require proficiency in the full range of general office services and functions as well as specific technical knowledge and expertise in the services for the department and work assignment.

Office Assistant Job Duties:

• Forwards information by receiving and distributing communications; collecting and mailing correspondence; copying information.

• Maintains supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items; delivering supplies to work stations.

• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance; troubleshooting failures; calling for repairs; monitoring equipment operation,

• Service customers; answering questions; forwarding messages; back-up for Administrative Assistant

• Typing documents; ordering office supplies; answering office phones; other duties assigned

   

  Office Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

  Office Experience - General, Scheduling, Telephone Skills, Typing, Documentation Skills, Meeting Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Dependability, Attention to Detail, Administrative Writing Skills, and Excel spread sheets, Calculator, Xerox coping machine

   

• Schedule: Mon.-Fri.

•  Hourly wages: $8.25

•  Available Positions: 2

   Required Documents: Cover Letter & Resume

   Contact: To apply for this position, please contact wsoares@umbc.edu with the required documentation listed above. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.