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Abilene ISD

Temporary Employee - Music

Abilene, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

This is a temporary position at Hartford. Qualifications: * Must have good communication skills to work with various fine arts teachers and students. * Must be able to work the scheduled hours as ...

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Marketing Assistant, Temporary Role

Dallas, TX · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

Marketing Assistant, Temporary Role Time Type: Full Time This is a temporary role with an expected duration of 3-4 months. Overview of the role DSV is seeking a temporary Marketing Assistant who will ...

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Temporary Assistants are employees hired on a short-term basis to support organizations with administrative, clerical, or specialized tasks. They often fill in for permanent staff during absences, help during busy periods, or assist with specific projects. Their responsibilities can include data entry, scheduling, answering phones, and other office duties. Temporary Assistants provide flexibility to employers and can work through staffing agencies or be hired directly.
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Temporary Administrative Support Pool

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX • On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Texas A&M University rating

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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228th of 616 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Title

Temporary Administrative Support Pool

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Human Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Will vary depending on assignments.

  • Answer phones, route calls, and schedule appointments.

  • Type correspondence and/or memos.

  • Data entry.

  • File, fax, scan, and copy as necessary.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • Six months related experience.

  • Experience with general office equipment such as computers, copier, scanner, and fax machine.

  • Strong customer service skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated knowledge in using word processing and spreadsheets in a Windows environment.

  • Specialized/technical training or some college coursework in Business, Computers, or related area.

  • Prior knowledge of Banner, Laserfiche, Adobe, Argos, and Canopy.

NOTE: This posting is for temporary assignments that are only on a need-be basis.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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