Job Information
University of Southern Mississippi Administrative Assistant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Administrative Assistant
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Performing and Visual Arts
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Part Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date July 15, 2024
Job Summary
This position is for academic and operational support for the School of Performing and Visual Arts. The is position is an essential first point of contact for students and faculty within the school and for the public and university communities. This is a part-time, temporary position for 19 hours per week for up to six months.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Act as academic support for the school too include, but not limited to, corresponding with current and prospective students, preparing and sending necessary student forms, and maintaining files.
Assist with student scheduling needs.
Assist with room reservations.
Provide general a dministrative support for the Director.
F ill in where necessary for other staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in an educational office setting. Previous staff experience at University of Southern Mississippi preferred. Undergraduate degree required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel)
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.