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Department:

Finance, Economics, and Accounting

Requested Start Date:

July 13, 2026

Normal Work Schedule:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

The Administrative Assistant in the Department of FEA is responsible for clerical work involving processing and maintaining office records, reports and processes, and for disseminating information about JSU, academic programs offered and academic events and explains methods and procedures to students, staff, and the general public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as receptionist; receive, screen and routes visitors; answer routine inquiries by phone, in person, or referring to the appropriate person; maintains supervisor’s appointment calendar.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail; organizes correspondence requiring attention of supervisor; may modify form letters to fit varying situations; completes routine forms.
• Responds to communication requests for standard information or materials.
• Establishes and maintains hard copy and/or computer-based filing systems.
• Verifies the correctness of processed data.
• Maintains office equipment and the inventory of office supplies and materials.
• Makes simple mathematical calculations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Operates standard office machines including a computer and commonly used word processing software.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and materials.
• Oversees the work of student employees.
• Assists with maintaining data, personnel payroll information according to established procedures.
• Assists with requisitions, purchase orders, travel, etc., when needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and
• at least two (2) years full time equivalent experience in clerical or administrative support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in social media platforms, along with experience creating and producing print and digital marketing materials to support departmental communications and events.

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide a great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.  Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans:  vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.