Job Description

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The Department of Biology is seeking applicants for a Senior Secretary. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
Job responsibilities:
Manage department office functions, such as serving as the first point of contact for visitors and the public; instructing others on procedures and processes; scheduling appointments and group meetings; and supervising student workers. Perform fiscal and accounting duties, including maintaining and providing current information regarding budget and accounting and processing purchase orders, invoices payable, reimbursements for travel and expenses. Support academic program by assisting with academic scheduling; monitoring course sections and enrollment; and assisting students and faculty with registration issues.
Knowledge of:

· basic accounting processes: paying invoices, balancing accounts, coding expenses, etc.
· familiarity with a higher-education work environment
· generally accepted office practices and business operations and equipment
· computers software applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, Powerpoint, Mircrosoft Office programs, as well as familiarity with collaborative systems like Google Drive/ Teams/ Sharepoint/ Zoom.

Ability to:
· Interpret policy/rules for appropriate application and follow proper procedures
· work effectively as a team member
· maintain Regular and reliable attendance
Apply on-line at http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/. For information, accommodations or assistance, contact Human Resources at the University of South Dakota at (605) 658-3660. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jake Kerby, Chair, Department of Biology ([email protected]).