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75336
Job Title
Office Assistant II
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
04/10/2026
Job Type
Limited Term (<12 months)
Close Date
04/17/2026
Employee Group
Interim
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Department
Chief Risk Office
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Temp 2
Salary Range
$17.60 - $24.60 (hourly)
Job Code
INT023
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
3 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
35
Job Description
Job Title:
Office Assistant II
Temporary:
Temporary
Pay Grade:
Level 2
Performs a variety of financial transactions and routine clerical/secretarial/reception duties according to established procedures and guidelines. Training for the responsibilities of the position is provided on the job.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
6 months of related experience in a customer service environment.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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Schedules meetings, room bookings and appointments.
Greet visitors, answer routine inquiries in person, by telephone or e-mail. Escalate non-routine inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Process payments and journal entries according to established guidelines.
Run reports and perform standard analyses according to established guidelines.
Update and maintain files, correspondence and records according to established guidelines.
Verify and review a variety of files, records and documentation according to established guidelines.
Assist with mailings and ordering of supplies and office materials.
Copy, collate and assemble a variety of documents and packages for review.
Provide administrative support for events and meetings.
Perform other secretarial and clerical duties of a similar nature, as required.