Civil Service Posting #13-58
November 6, 2012
The following is a current Civil Service vacancy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Applicants compete by examination. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete and submit a Civil Service application, resume and unofficial transcript to the Office of Human Resources. Examination appointments are required.
Note: Some positions may be represented by a union and may require union dues.
OFFICE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE (Part-time 50%)–CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Description: This position is responsible for providing a high level of secretarial services with minimum supervision for the Center for International Programs whose goal is to provide services relevant to international students and scholars pursuing their academic goals and domestic students seeking study abroad opportunities. This individual maintains the calendar of operation and administrative commitments for the International Student Advisors, International Admissions Specialist, Assistant Director and Director of International Programs, including appointments, meetings, reports, correspondence, special projects, proposals, apprising them of deadlines with sufficient notice for preparation. This person independently establishes and revises schedules as necessary. She/he handles personal contacts for International Student Advisors, International Admissions Specialist, and the Assistant Director, determines appropriate course of action, answers questions requiring application of regulations and procedures to specific problems or transactions on a case by case basis. In a front desk location, this position reviews incoming mail, screens, prioritizes and highlights important information, attaches related materials, drafts potential responses and determines which items to handle and which may be referred to others; administers office procedures, including, but not limited to work flow, work assignments, coordination and production. The Office Support Associate may be assigned other related tasks in support of the department’s mission and goals.
Minimum qualifications:
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. Any one or combination totaling eighteen (18) months from the following categories:
(a) work experience performing clerical/secretarial work, including use of computer systems
(b) vocational training that provided a knowledge of generally accepted clerical procedures
(c) college or university coursework in Office Occupations, Business Administration, Business
Education, or closely related fields
30 semester hours = eighteen (18) months
(d) college or university course work in any curriculum
48 semester hours = eighteen (18) months; and
3. Ability to keyboard accurately at a rate of 40 net w.p.m.
Starting salary: $12.05 per hour
Application deadline: November 20, 2012
Residency: Illinois residency required
Qualified applicants must submit a Civil Service application http://www.siue.edu/humanresources/forms/pdf/APPLICATION_FOR_CIVIL_SERVICE_EMPLOYMENT.doc (required), resume, and unofficial transcripts to:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Office of Human Resources
Campus Box 1040
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1040
Or email your Civil Service application (required), resume and unofficial transcripts: civilserviceapplications@siue.edu.
Only one Civil Service application is required to be completed per year. Please use only one application to apply for multiple positions. The Office of Human Resources will not contact applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications listed.
If qualifying by education, you must submit your transcript at the time of application. Applicants qualifying for Veteran’s preference must submit a copy of form DD214 at the time of application.
For inquiries please contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-650-2190.
Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
The SIUE ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT contains campus safety and security information and crime statistics for the past three (3) calendar years. This report is published in compliance with federal law, entitled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained from: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228.
