Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Location

JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202400411

College/Division

Walter Payton Center

Opening Date

10/01/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Jackson State University, an NCAA Division I member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant.

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Specific duties and responsibilities associated with this position shall include, but are not

limited to:

• Provide administrative support to the Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center by

answering and returning phone calls, managing daily/weekly schedules, emails, written

correspondence.

• File important documents in an orderly manner for easy retrieval upon request.
• Collect timesheets from student employees.
• Produce accurate minutes from staff meetings.
• Review and submit invoices for payments related to the Walter Payton Recreation and

Wellness Center budget.

• Set up and maintain accurate filing systems for the Walter Payton Recreation and

Wellness Center.

• Update department policies and lists.
• Provide orientation and support for new department staff members.
• Maintain department office equipment; anticipate needs and order office supplies.
• Create work orders for the Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center staff

members and coordinate facilitation of requests with Facilities.

• Maintain calendar of events for the Division of Athletics.
• Oversee student-employment.
• Add reservations calendar for conference rooms.
• Attend athletics special events such as fundraisers, orientations, open houses, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, plus three (3) years of work experience related to the described duties.

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/