Senior Administrative Support Assistant BS9595

Campus: OSU-Stillwater | Contact: John Gustafson, john.gustafson@okstate.edu

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Pay

$14.75 – $18.00 hourly

About the role

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is seeking to hire an Administrative Support Specialist.

• Promote the department through print and digital media and materials (e.g. swag).
• Print posters as needed.
• Keep department display case material up-to-date.
• Work with student organizations on fundraising and promotion; graphic design for affiliated organizations (e.g. OSSEF, AMGDB, student clubs).
• Create and oversee department newsletter.
• Serve as backup for other administrative staff.
• Act as departmental receptionist; maintain reservations of rooms and spaces within the department.
• Assist with all seminar-related activities; coordinate graduate student luncheons with visiting speakers.
• Assist with fundraisers and departmental events, including awards banquet.
• Assist with special projects for the department.
• Process Facilities Management work orders.
• Coordinate with department and FCA IT department regarding any computer equipment issues.
• Monitor and maintain office equipment.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and orders when needed.
• Liaison for students and faculty.
• Other duties as assigned.

About the department

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) provides exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs that produce students who are successful in multiple endeavors, from matriculation into medical school and life-science graduate research programs, to finding research positions in academe, industry, and government. Faculty conduct research in areas such as plant biochemistry, microbiology, science education, bioinformatics, and cancer and chronic disease.

The department’s mission is to add to and disseminate understanding of the molecular basis of life in support of the missions of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (DASNR) and OSU. It does so in three ways:

• Contributing the expertise of its members to DASNR-supported research projects, both through informal consultation and full collaborative participation.
• Maintaining facilities, equipment, and services essential for modern molecular biological research and making these available to DASNR-supported researchers and researchers throughout the university.
• Providing training in the molecular analysis of life processes through formal teaching programs and workshops, preparing students to join active research teams or health professions as productive members.

BMB sees itself at the center of life-science research, bringing together various interests for the advancement of society and humankind.

For more information, visit the department’s website.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (must be conferred on or before agreed-upon start date).
• Two years of customer-service experience.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Effective time management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to learn OSU systems including Banner, Slate, Omni, and Canvas.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least two years of customer-service and office experience.

Benefits

For details on OSU’s benefits and eligibility, visit OSU Human Resources.