Office Coordinator I – Assistant to the Chairperson & Department

Hiring Organization: Department of Forestry Michigan State University
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: East Lansing, MI
Application Due Date: December 3, 2024

Position description

The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is seeking a full-time Office Coordinator to provide support to the faculty, staff, students and public who are served by the Department’s programs; support the Department Chairperson with scheduling, communications and reporting; assist with employment of student and hourly employees; supervise reception activities; and coordinate special events. Detailed duties can be found at https://careers.msu.edu, position number 1004341. This position is subject to the collective bargaining agreement between MSU and the Clerical-Technical Union of MSU.

Required qualifications

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical school or a related field; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in customer service or in performing tasks related to the area of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred qualifications

Four-year degree in business, communications, human resources or other related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience as an executive assistant or similar position; supervision experience; excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience arranging travel for others; experience with MSU policies and procedures; experience with SAP HR software and Kuali financial software; demonstrated ability to represent self and Department in a professional manner; ability to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks in a busy office environment; and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Location

The position is based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA. This position is expected to be 100% in-person.

To Apply

Apply online. (position number 1004341) Upload the following required documents: 1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position; 2) resume/curriculum vitae; and 3) at least three professional references with contact information.

Application deadline

Application review will begin on December 4, 2024. Questions about the position should be directed to the Department of Forestry’s Business Manager, Sandra Dunnebacke, at (517) 355-2726 or dunneb11@msu.edu.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from, and nominations of, women, persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities and other individuals who can contribute to the intellectual diversity and cultural richness at Michigan State University. MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees’ work and personal life.

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