Office Assistant II

Office Assistant II

This is a support position for the Business and Economics Department. Responsibilities include the performance of secretarial and administrative duties; assisting the department chair in the preparation and management of the annual budget, letters, memoranda, meeting minutes, evaluations, personnel recommendations, and other routine documents; assisting the chair and faculty in the preparation and processing of internal documents for departmental purchases, travel requisitions, and expense reimbursement; maintaining departmental files; assisting with the preparation of course schedules; maintaining applicant and admission files for graduate programs; updating department websites and social media; assisting with the completion of internal and external reports; assisting in training, assigning, and supervising University student employees; and other duties as assigned. Assisting with occasional weekend and evening events may also be required.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired; excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills; proficient skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); demonstrated ability to take initiative and self-direction. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented.

Preferred qualifications include previous secretarial/office experience, proficiency with website editing and social media tools, coursework beyond high school.

Salary: The starting hourly wage for this position is $15.85.

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, View phone number on click.appcast.io, and View email address on click.appcast.io. Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Undergraduate Transcripts
2. Other Documents