Office Assistant CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Job Overview Office Assistant – Financial Aid Office & Bursar's Office, Central Connecticut State University. Full-time, 40 hours per week. Employees will work a third‑shift schedule after successful completion of training. The position provides general clerical support and assists with operational processes in the Financial Aid Office and Bursar’s Office. Responsibilities and Key Duties Perform full range of general clerical duties such as typing, data entry, filing, and correspondence. Compose routine correspondence and generate reports requiring judgment in the selection and presentation of data. Apply agency policies and regulations to determine case status and respond to procedural requests. Lead lower‑level employees in clerical tasks when required. Maintain calendars, manage deadlines, and initiate recurring work or special projects. Process various documents, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders, including creating payment lists and billing invoices. Verify shipments and invoices against purchase orders, maintain accuracy and completeness, and ensure compliance with agency procedures. Receive and record incoming funds, prepare deposits, maintain inventory, and order supplies. Maintain office systems, electronic equipment and office suite software, and facilitate confidential and financial information handling. Minimum Qualifications At least two (2) years of general clerical work experience. College training may substitute general experience up to two (2) years (15 semester hours ≈ 0.5 year of experience). Preferred Qualifications Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word). Professional experience in Higher Education. Handling confidential or financial information. Customer‑service based office environment experience. Experience with Ellucian Banner software for administrative tasks. Special Requirements Minimum education of high school diploma or GED where responsible for supervising inmate or custodial personnel. Benefits Employees receive the comprehensive benefits offered to State employees, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr