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Clerical Aide

Michigan State University

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
In State, MI
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Michigan State University is hiring a Clerical Aide. This temporary or on-call Clerical Aide position provides clerical support, which may include secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping, information processing, or related tasks. The role involves extensive interaction with clients, data entry, and preparing purchase requisitions in a fast-paced, customer service environment. The ideal candidate can multitask, prioritize, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Key focus areas include Provide clerical support, Answer and direct phone calls, and Interact with clients by telephone and in person.

Preferred (not required): Clerical Support, Secretarial, Receptionist, and Accounting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clerical SupportSecretarialReceptionistAccountingInformation ProcessingAnswering Phone CallsDirecting Phone CallsCustomer InteractionData EntryData EditingPreparing Purchase RequisitionsCollaborationRegulatory ComplianceMultitaskPrioritizeTask CompletionCommunicationProfessionalismOrganizedAttention to DetailCalm Under PressureTeam OrientedCollaborativeCustomer Service FocusedIndependent Problem SolverPositive Attitude

Full job description

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This a temporary or on-call position. Provides clerical support. Responsibilities may include secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping, information processing or related clerical tasks. Temps On-Campus: includes College of Human Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Detroit Medical Center, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Macomb University CenterTerm. On campus temps can work six (6) months then terminate for three (3) months or switch to an oncall. Off campus temps can continuously work nine(9) month appointment with a one (1) week break in between. On-Call allowed to work up to 40 hours/week for three (3) months then must be moved down to 19 hours/week and cannot work more than 520 hours in any six (6) month period.

Unit Position Summary

This is a clerical position in a fast-paced, customer service environment; will include answering and directing phone calls; extensive interaction with clients (veterinarians, veterinary technologists and animal owners) by telephone and in person; data entry and editing using multiple software programs; preparing purchase requisitions; work in a teamenvironment requiring regulatory compliance to university, state and f ederal safety and quality requirements. Duties associated with this position involve working on a video display terminal 90 percent of the time with some walking, bending and stooping.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position can multitask and prioritize while seeing tasks through to completion. We are looking for a team member who communicates well with a wide range of audiences within the CVM,MSU, and beyond. A successful candidate will be a professional who is organized, does not “sweat the small stuff,” “sees the details,” and is able to remain calm, cool, and collected underpressure. The ideal candidate for this role will be team oriented, col laborative by nature, customer service focused, independent problem solver, and have a positive attitude, while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please provide a resume/CV, a cover letter, and 3 professional references.

Work Hours

Work hours are M-F between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and may include weekends and holidays

Website

HTTPS://CVM.MSU.EDU/VDL

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