Administrative Assistant (Graduate Student)

Location:

University, MS, US, 38677

Department: Writing & Rhetoric (11104959)

Employee Designation: Student

Job Information

Salary: University approved stipend amount plus possible tuition waiver (per semester)

Job Description:

Graduate assistant will work with Department of Writing and Rhetoric (DWR) instructors and staff while serving as the point person for visitors to the DWR. Will also provide administrative support to staff, answer the front desk phone, and trouble-shoot computer/printer set up and connection issues.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serve as receptionist for the DWR by providing front desk coverage, greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and answering general questions.
Assist with office setup, as requested, as instructors move into new office spaces in Lamar Hall and Somerville Hall. This could possibly include purchase of office supplies, file relocation, and movement of furniture in which heavy lifting may be involved.
Assist with the organization and cleaning of the DWR kitchen, mailroom, storage areas, and conference room.
Work under the direction of the Assessment Coordinator, Communications Specialist, and Administrative Coordinator on special projects, as needed.
Work under the direction of the Assessment Coordinator in setting up computers with the print server and establishing copy limits.
Maintain the departmental golf cart by recharging it and cleaning it as needed.
Follow flexible work schedule to provide backup for lunch breaks and time off as taken by the administrative staff.
Attend special events, such as the Transitioning to College Writing Symposium, and provide support to attendees.
Distribute mail and packages to DWR instructors and staff
Update and maintain the DWR directory in Somerville Hall
Remove and organize materials on the bulletin boards in Lamar Hall
Run errands on and off campus
Provide general administrative support to the DWR administrative staff, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate Student – MUST qualify for a work study assistantship (students enrolled in Law School do not qualify)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (specifically, Word and Excel)
General knowledge of computer hardware setup and printer networking
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Application Requirements:

Resume’
Cover Letter
3 references with their contact information

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.