Department:

Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigations

Requested Start Date:

January 2, 2025

Normal Work Schedule:

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

The Office Assistant in the Department of Criminal Justice performs a variety of office support and/or secretarial duties for the department, such as composing a variety of standard documents and correspondence, relaying and resolving routine telephone and/or walk-up inquiries, scheduling calendar items and meetings, making travel arrangements, processing forms, performing data entry, and establishing and maintaining records. May perform duties involving simple mathematical calculations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as receptionist; receive, screen and routes visitors; answer routine inquiries by phone, in person, or referring to the appropriate person; maintains supervisor’s appointment calendar
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail; organizes correspondence requiring attention of supervisor; may modify form letters to fit varying situations; completes routine forms
• Responds to communication requests for standard information or materials
• Establishes and maintains hard copy and/or computer-based filing systems
• Verifies the accuracy of processed data
• Makes simple mathematical calculations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Operates standard office machines including a computer and commonly used word processing software
• Oversees the work of student employees
• Assists with maintaining data, personnel payroll information according to established procedures
• Assists with requisitions, purchase orders, travel, etc., when needed
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and materials
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is preferred.

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.  Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
• Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
• RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
• 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
• Medical (PEEHIP)
• Optional plans:  vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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