JOB TITLE |
Secretary
Department: Mass Communications |
Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
The Secretary for the Department of Mass communications will report to the Chair of the C\Department. The Secretary will maintain copies of meetings/minutes and prepare all documentation necessary as the Department prepares for accreditation. The Secretary will assist the Chair in managing the budget, maintain personnel files of faulty and staff, and keep a detailed inventory of all department equipment. The position also requires the following: process general mailings; prepare briefings; process payment requisitions; order supplies as needed and develop a database for all on-going projects. He/she will also assist in annual budget preparation as necessary. The Secretary may perform other duties as assigned by the Chair. |
| QUALIFICATIONS |
An associate degree in Secretarial Science or a related discipline is strongly preferred, Applicant must be proficient in database management. Experience in program support involving Microsoft Office programs is required. Applicant must have excellent written and verbal communications skills and be able to work with minimum supervision. Candidate must understand university policy and procedures and be able to work independently and coordinate a variety of tasks within the department. Experience using the Jenzebar operating system is desirable. Previous experience as a senior level secretary with university work experience is preferred. |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Secretary
Department: Mass Communications
Recruitment Pool: General Public
Position Type: Full-time Salaried/Staff
Posting Date: February 18, 2008
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Candidates must submit an application and three current letters of recommendation to:
Human Resources Office
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-531-5818
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu |
