N96551 Administrative Assistant
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK, United States
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Support for Graduate College ~ Tahlequah Campus
This position provides administrative support for assigned university operations.
Major duties include:
Prepares a variety of correspondence.
Attends meetings and records minutes; prepares meeting agenda and supporting documents.
Makes travel arrangements for assigned personnel.
Researches and prepares a variety of reports.
Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers to appropriate personnel.
Maintains office supply inventory; reorders as needed.
Sorts and distributes mail.
Makes appointments and manages calendars.
Processes purchase orders; processes purchase card statements.
Assists in the development and management of assigned budgets.
Designs and prepares marketing and promotional materials.
Maintains website and social media accounts.
Maintains a variety of documents and forms.
Directs the work of student employees as assigned.
Enters information to computerized databases.
Prepares a variety of schedules and calendars.
Maintains a variety of files and records.
Assists in the coordination of conferences, programs and special events.
Performs related duties.
Knowledge required by the position includes:
University policies and procedures.
University purchasing policies.
Modern office practices and procedures.
Computers and job-related software programs.
Customer services.
Oral and written communication.
Supervisory controls include:
The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
Guidelines include department and university policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
The work consists of related administrative duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, students, faculty, vendors, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office.
This position may have direct supervision over assigned personnel.
Minimum qualifications include knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with an Associate's degree. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Annual salary: $28,188.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time. Anticipated hire date: 05/11/2026. Applications will be accepted until: 04/30/2026.
Note: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.
Notice to applicants: It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and the ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Administrative Support for Graduate College ~ Tahlequah Campus
This position provides administrative support for assigned university operations.
Major duties include:
Prepares a variety of correspondence.
Attends meetings and records minutes; prepares meeting agenda and supporting documents.
Makes travel arrangements for assigned personnel.
Researches and prepares a variety of reports.
Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers to appropriate personnel.
Maintains office supply inventory; reorders as needed.
Sorts and distributes mail.
Makes appointments and manages calendars.
Processes purchase orders; processes purchase card statements.
Assists in the development and management of assigned budgets.
Designs and prepares marketing and promotional materials.
Maintains website and social media accounts.
Maintains a variety of documents and forms.
Directs the work of student employees as assigned.
Enters information to computerized databases.
Prepares a variety of schedules and calendars.
Maintains a variety of files and records.
Assists in the coordination of conferences, programs and special events.
Performs related duties.
Knowledge required by the position includes:
University policies and procedures.
University purchasing policies.
Modern office practices and procedures.
Computers and job-related software programs.
Customer services.
Oral and written communication.
Supervisory controls include:
The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
Guidelines include department and university policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
The work consists of related administrative duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, students, faculty, vendors, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office.
This position may have direct supervision over assigned personnel.
Minimum qualifications include knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with an Associate's degree. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Annual salary: $28,188.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time. Anticipated hire date: 05/11/2026. Applications will be accepted until: 04/30/2026.
Note: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.
Notice to applicants: It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and the ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.