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OPS Program Secretary

Now Hiring!!  The University of Florida/West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay (Allentown), 4253 Experiment Rd., Hwy 182, Jay, FL 32565, has a job opening for an OPS Program Secretary.

The position is for 20 hours/week at $15.00/hour.

Please email your resume and cover letter to Sarah Hatfield at sl.hatfield@ufl.edu

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
• providing secretarial support for faculty and staff, answering phone calls and serving as the first point of contact for all visitors and deliveries. 
• will assist with Center Events.

Minimum qualifications for the position are:
• a high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• type at least 35 wpm.
• must have a flexible work availability to participate in events as needed.
• ability to pay attention to detail, accurately record and transfer data from logbooks to electronic spreadsheets. 
• ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Organized, good time management skills, team oriented, and good interpersonal skills required.

Must have a valid Driver License - may be required to drive a state vehicle in the performance of the job to run errands or travel between WFREC sites.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

Jay Secretary Position Description:
WFREC Service:
• Incumbent practices and fosters team spirit and positive productive relations with colleagues at the WFREC.

Reception:
• Greets visitors, receive and route incoming calls and provides information concerning faculty/staff locations and availability. 
• Contact person for office mail and packages. Maintains office supply inventory and upkeep of office, machines and equipment.

Secretarial:
• General secretarial duties include but are not limited to: Copying, filing, scanning, faxing, and preparing Overnight packages for pick-up. 
• assist with annual asset inventory
• coordinate graduate student dormitory reservations and upkeep
• maintain and collect Vehicle Mileage Logbooks
• other duties deemed necessary by the Center Director.

Events:
• Assist WFREC Events Coordinator with activities such as data entry into database management systems, mailings, organizing event information, registration, setup/tear-down, and evaluation surveys.

Please email your resume and cover letter to Sarah Hatfield at sl.hatfield@ufl.edu

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