Office Assistant

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Office Assistant.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Speech and Hearing Sciences

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Five Days after Posting

Job Summary

The DuBard School seeks to hire a part-time office assistant to work approximately 14 hours per week.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for converting school records to digital format using a high-resolution scanner. Duties include scanning documents into Perceptive Content Software, properly classifying documents, and performing quality checks.

• May be needed to assist in various places around the school, including but not limited to classrooms, lunchroom, front desk, recess/PE, etc.

• Additional job duties may include assistance with planning and decorating for special events

• Other clerical and office duties as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain focus while performing repetitive tasks

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with supervision as part of a team

• Ability to follow instructions and seek input when needed

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Sensitivity to handling confidential materials

• Ability to operate a computer and scanner

• Ability to sort and file paperwork

• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat a plus

Preferred Qualifications

W orking with Speech Language Sciences, including audiology

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.