Temporary Office Support Job at Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR 97520

$15.20 an hour
Southern Oregon University

Position Number: C00278

Rate: $15.20/$15.80

Position Summary:
The Temporary Office Support Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments, in any department, on an as-needed basis of a limited duration. The appointment varies in classification, salary, and length (not to exceed 1040 hours within a 12-month period) and provide varying levels of general office, clerical, and secretarial support.

Should your application be reviewed, and you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the department. Depending on departmental needs, interviews may be conducted at any time while the Temporary Office Support Pool is open.

OFFICE ASSISTANT:
Performs a limited range of routine clerical/secretarial tasks in direct support of campus, department, or unit programs and operations. Employees in this class follow well-defined, established work methods, procedures, and guidelines. Direct supervision is provided until tasks are learned, at which time supervision becomes more general.

OFFICE SPECIALIST 1:
Performs a broad range of clerical/secretarial and records processing activities, which require independent judgment and initiative in the application of business operations, policies, procedures, and office technology. Typical work assignments may include varying amounts of record/document processing, file maintenance, volume word-processing, mail handling, public contact/information dissemination, and basic bookkeeping. Incumbents determine the work methods and procedures used to complete assignments.

OFFICE SPECIALIST 2:
Performs a wide range of office support, technical, and minor administrative or business-related tasks in support of campus programs or operation of a remote or stand-alone unit or department within an office context. Assignments or technical functions may involve the use of numerous guides, instructions, regulations, manuals, and/or precedents. Duties are performed independently and often involve the completion of varied and unrelated assignments, which the employee has exclusive or near exclusive control.

Minimum Qualifications:
See minimum classification qualifications See minimum classification qualifications Office Assistant:
Completion of courses or training in office technology; OR
One year of general clerical experience; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Office Specialist 1:
Completion of courses or training in Office Technology; OR
One year of general clerical experience which included typing, word processing, or other generation of documents; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Office Specialist 2:
Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
An Associates degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR
Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of general clerical experience.
College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualification :
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.

Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization.

Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Temporary Office Support Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments, in any department, on an as-needed basis of a limited duration. The appointment varies in classification, salary, and length (not to exceed 1040 hours within a 12-month period) and provide varying levels of general office, clerical, and secretarial support.

Should your application be reviewed, and you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the department. Depending on departmental needs, interviews may be conducted at any time while the Temporary Office Support Pool is open.

Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicants qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please contact Human Resources for assistant.

For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or call 541-552-8553.

Special Conditions
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  • Position classifications defined as "non exempt" are subject to overtime
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the Oregon Revised Statues and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon department of Human Services.

Notice to Prospective Employees
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"), requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.

An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.

All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/10910 .

Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

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