Job Description

Position InformationPosting Number 20250005NE
Job Title Administrative Assistant I
Number of Vacancies 1
About Murray StateLocated in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about at Murray State University.
About Murray State BenefitsFaculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity InformationMurray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment Regular Full-Time
If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week
Work Location Murray, KY
Employment Term 12 Months
Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department Music
Summary of Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesGeneral office duties. Manage multiple accounts and purchase cards; compile budget data; maintain departmental records and files; and determine priorities of work to be done.

• Manage travel for faculty and student groups (requests, vouchers, rental vehicles) and maintain travel budget spreadsheet
• Coordinate hiring paperwork for guests/conductors/clinicians for the department, including Racer Band and special events like Festival of Champions and the Quad-State Festivals
• Manage paperwork for instrument repairs/maintenance and maintain expenses spreadsheet
• Assist with the budget by maintaining budget records for multiple accounts, and must be able to handle large amounts of cash flow

Minimum Education Requirements

• Two years of college credit

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Two years of administrative experience in a university, business or government office. Additional college education and related experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
• Alertness, memory for verbal or written directions and details, and ability to plan and make decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supervisory, multi-tasking, and organizational skills required.
• Must have pleasant, proactive personality and ability to handle demanding situations.
• Must be able to quickly adapt to address changing circumstances and personalities.
• Keyboarding, filing, MS Office Suite programs, office procedures; bookkeeping may be required.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications
Posting Date 07/18/2024
Closing Date 08/01/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Hourly Rate $14.18 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Work Hours

• Normal working hours

Physical Demands

• Normal for office environment

Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a minimum of two years of college credit?

• Yes
• No
• * How many years of administrative experience do you have?

(Open Ended Question)Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents * Other Document

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