Secretary Level 2
Faculty / Staff
Full Time
Position Title:Secretary Level 2Location:Big Rapids (Main Campus)Department:38000 - CET Deans OfficeAdvertised Salary:$16.69 - $21.25/hour. Hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and CTA/MEA-NEA AgreementFLSA:Non-ExemptTemporary/Continuing: ContinuingPart-Time/Full-Time:Full-TimeUnion Group:Clerical-Technical Association (MEA-NEA)Term of Position:12 MonthAt Will/Just Cause:Just CauseSummary of Position:Provide responsible, Independent secretarial support within established departmental policies and procedures. Maintain Inventory of needed equipment and materials. Maintain the area in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.Position Type:StaffRequired Education:Satisfactory completion of two years college or equlvalent.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education Is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of education.Required Work Experience:Two years full-time work experience or equivalent (two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time) in an office setting with public contact and extensive customer service. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Access).Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
Coordinate activities with other departments.
Coordinate special departmental functions such as registration, recruitment activities, graduation, meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, athletic and fundraising events, by scheduling facilities, preparing agendas, and arranging for services and equipment.
Establish and maintain filing and recordkeeping systems.
Independently answer routine correspondence. draft non-routine correspondence for review and approval of supervisor.
Input, retrieve, download and output information utilizing a computer to access various software programs and systems.
Interview, train, and direct student employees.
Perform any/all duties as defined in the Secretary Level 1 position description.
Perform bookkeeping/recordkeeping/calculations for such things as employee assignments, faculty load reports, departmental budget expenditures, encumbrances, balances and reconciliations, and deposits.
Perform duties related to auditing student scholastic records, checking graduation applications, determining honor status.
Plan expenses and monitor travel budget for staff and faculty.
Prepare and maintain information for such documents as correspondence, memos, reports, etc. using computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and file management.
Research information as background for incoming and outgoing communications.
Interface with campus lab safety officers for building and lab compliance.
Maintain a storage inventory control system.
Communicate with suppliers, vendors, sales representatives regrading cost and delivery of purchased items and/or potential donations. purchase and/or make safety recommendations.
Deliver tools and materials as required.
Design, maintain and implement recordkeeping and filing system including pending actions file.
Verify scheduling of course offerings, classrooms, and laboratories.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Maintain the confidentiality of designated information.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:Reports to immediate supervisor.
Skills and Abilities:Will serve programs, as needed, within the College of Engineering Technology.
Attend meetings and conferences in absence of supervisor.
Provide back-up assistance for other clerical positions and perform routine office support duties.
Communicate effectively with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a variety of situations.
Input, retrieve, download, merge and output information from software programs and systems.
Interpret student problems and direct students to the proper resource.
Operate a variety of office machines and equipment such as computer, multi-line telephone, copier/printer/fax machine and calculator, to include making minor adjustments (requires some mechanical aptitude).
Perform basic mathematical operations with accuracy.
Plan, organize, and make sound judgments and decisions.
Use computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database.
Utilize the rules of proper grammar, correct spelling and punctuation, and correct arrangement of information.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Required Documents:
Transcript must Include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
The anticipated start date for this position is September of 2024. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised, if needed.Initial Application Review Date:
August 19, 2024Open Until Position is Filled?:YesPosting Close Date:
EEO Statement:Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education Is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of education.Required Work Experience:Two years full-time work experience or equivalent (two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time) in an office setting with public contact and extensive customer service. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Access).Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Coordinate activities with other departments.
Coordinate special departmental functions such as registration, recruitment activities, graduation, meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, athletic and fundraising events, by scheduling facilities, preparing agendas, and arranging for services and equipment.
Establish and maintain filing and recordkeeping systems.
Independently answer routine correspondence. draft non-routine correspondence for review and approval of supervisor.
Input, retrieve, download and output information utilizing a computer to access various software programs and systems.
Interview, train, and direct student employees.
Perform any/all duties as defined in the Secretary Level 1 position description.
Perform bookkeeping/recordkeeping/calculations for such things as employee assignments, faculty load reports, departmental budget expenditures, encumbrances, balances and reconciliations, and deposits.
Perform duties related to auditing student scholastic records, checking graduation applications, determining honor status.
Plan expenses and monitor travel budget for staff and faculty.
Prepare and maintain information for such documents as correspondence, memos, reports, etc. using computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and file management.
Research information as background for incoming and outgoing communications.
Interface with campus lab safety officers for building and lab compliance.
Maintain a storage inventory control system.
Communicate with suppliers, vendors, sales representatives regrading cost and delivery of purchased items and/or potential donations. purchase and/or make safety recommendations.
Deliver tools and materials as required.
Design, maintain and implement recordkeeping and filing system including pending actions file.
Verify scheduling of course offerings, classrooms, and laboratories.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Maintain the confidentiality of designated information.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:Reports to immediate supervisor.
Skills and Abilities:Will serve programs, as needed, within the College of Engineering Technology.
Attend meetings and conferences in absence of supervisor.
Provide back-up assistance for other clerical positions and perform routine office support duties.
Communicate effectively with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a variety of situations.
Input, retrieve, download, merge and output information from software programs and systems.
Interpret student problems and direct students to the proper resource.
Operate a variety of office machines and equipment such as computer, multi-line telephone, copier/printer/fax machine and calculator, to include making minor adjustments (requires some mechanical aptitude).
Perform basic mathematical operations with accuracy.
Plan, organize, and make sound judgments and decisions.
Use computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database.
Utilize the rules of proper grammar, correct spelling and punctuation, and correct arrangement of information.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
Transcript must Include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
The anticipated start date for this position is September of 2024. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised, if needed.Initial Application Review Date:
August 19, 2024Open Until Position is Filled?:YesPosting Close Date:
EEO Statement:Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
