Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Cape Girardeau, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600025-01
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Computer Science
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Position Summary Administrative Assistant Department of Computer Science College of Business and Computing Primary Responsibilities - Provide full administrative support to department and faculty
- Greet visitors, answer phone lines, schedule campus visits while providing quality customer service to constituencies
- Calculate, record, balance, and monitor monthly income, expenditures, and account transfers
- Process purchase requisitions and invoice payments
- Enter detailed class information and instructor information into Banner for each term
- Contact publishers for textbook desk copies and process textbook requests from faculty
- Maintain department waiting lists for classes and run prerequisite checks for classes
- Complete bookkeeping requirements related to faculty/staff/student professional development and travel
- Help organize, attend, and take minutes at all department meetings
- Maintain various department mailing lists
- Maintain all department inventory (hardware, software and supplies)
- Compose and produce letters, memos, and reports
- Maintain and organize department and student files, both paper and electronic
- Schedule appointments, meetings, make reservations and travel arrangements
- Correspond with current and prospective students
- Help maintain department web page
- Supervise and manage student workers and organize the flow of work through the office
Required Qualifications- High school diploma or GED
- Demonstrated administrative skills, including excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficient knowledge of Word and Excel
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Evidence of accuracy in recording data and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to maintain positive relationships and understanding of customer service
- Experience with bookkeeping, contracts, and budget management (purchasing, accounts payable, receivables, etc.)
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Required Information & Deadline Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately.
To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the
APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following for your application materials to be complete.
- Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
- Current resume
- Names and contact information of three professional references, which may be requested at a later date if not submitted
Additional Information About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
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