Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Location

JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400380

College/Division

Journalism & Media Studies

Opening Date

08/26/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies is accepting applications for its Administrative Assistant position.

Examples of Duties

• Maintain student records and university forms with other records relating to the department.
• Record minutes for faculty and majors meeting in a timely fashion.
• Learn the JSU inventory system along with the assistance with the JMS Smart board.
• Greet visitors and provide excellent phone customer service.
• Assist with departmental event planning such as conferences and meetings along with general office management.
• Other duties assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business or related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in Business.
• Computer and data management skills.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• Ability to work with administrators, faculty, staff, advisors and students.
• Proficient in the use of computers with an understanding of Micro Office Suite Software.
• Commitment to departmental academic goals and objectives.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

• Yes
• No

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Specialist degree
• Ph.D
• G.E.D.
• Juris Doctorate

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Jackson State University (MS)

Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street

P.O. Box 17028

Jackson, Mississippi, 39217

Phone (601) 979-2015

Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/