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Secretary V

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, United States


Secretary V - 006590

Position Number - 006590
Position Title - Secretary V - 006590
Division - Academic Affairs
Department - 450100 - Dean-Engineering
Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent and four years of progressively responsible secretarial experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary - The University of South Alabama's College of Engineering is seeking to hire a Secretary V. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions - Serves as receptionist for the office. Answers telephone and directs visitors as appropriate. Maintains office filing system. Coordinates class schedule production and makes classroom assignments. Handles reservations for conference room and other classrooms as needed. Coordinates student evaluation of faculty and prepares summaries. Maintains responsibility for audio-visual equipment and office keys. Receives completed grade sheets from faculty, reviews for correctness and delivers to Register. Answers questions about university and college policies including inquiries concerning policies and procedures relating to add/drop, complete withdrawals, transient student approval, change of major procedures, etc. Maintains inventory and orders office supplies as needed. Compiles information for college equipment and supply purchases including bids, prices and vendors. Makes certain merchandise is received and that payment is authorized in a timely manner. Interviews and supervises student assistants (work-study students) and schedules their work hours and assignments and maintains their timesheets. Serves as secretary to the Graduate Coordinator and maintains files for the graduate program. Provides service to the systems engineering programs. Serves as resource person for departmental secretaries and liaison between the college and the University Registrar, Office of Enrollment Services and Admissions for student related matters. Prepares textbook orders and coordinates with the Bookstore. Coordinates bulletin changes with the departments and transmits them to Enrollment Services in a timely manner. Aids Financial Operations Specialist with financial tasks of the college. Reports to and supports the Dean's Administrative Assistant. Fills in for the Dean's Administrative Assistant and departmental secretaries during periods of absence. Provides secretarial support for the Associate/Assistant Dean (types routine correspondence, memos, forms, etc.) Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work hours as assigned and overtime as required. Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies - 1
Job Open Date - 04/04/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled - Yes
Working Days - Monday - Friday
Working Hours - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location - Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time - Full Time
Regular or Temporary - Regular
Required Fields Are Indicated With An Asterisk (*)
* Are you at least 18 years of age?
* Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
* The University of South Alabama Typically Does Not Sponsor Individuals For Staff Positions. Will You Now Or In The Future Require Sponsorship For Employment Visa Status?
* What Is The Highest Level Of Education You Have Completed?
* How Many Years Of Related Experience Do You Have?
* How Did You Hear About This Position?
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter