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Office Assistant

About:
Our Mathematics department is home to many branches of the mathematical sciences: pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics—even mathematics education. Each discipline is represented by passionate practitioners and avid researchers—all of whom collaborate to build a strong department.

This position will assist with a variety of responsibilities in the Math Department.   Some of these responsibilities include:
·        Answer telephones, transfer calls to appropriate individuals and take messages when necessary
·        Greet and assist department personnel, students and other visitors
·        Communicate with students and other individuals to answer questions and explain information
·        Operate office equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners and facsimile machine
·        Make copies of materials and information as requested
·        Sort and distribute incoming mail
·        Stock supply shelves as orders are received
·        Assist with updates to the Math Department website

Qualifications:
Excellent verbal communication, Microsoft Office skills, detail orientated, problem solving, flexibility, customer service, Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Learning Outcomes:
Problem Solving: Student employees in this position will learn how to stay organized and manage their time effectively by balancing various administrative tasks in an office setting.
Communication: Additionally, students will learn how to be better communicators through active listening and interacting with visitors to the department.