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STAFF ASST Jobs in Durham, NC at Duke University
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Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
OCC SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the staff assistant position is to provide instructional and administrative support to multiple faculty in their research, teaching and publication activities.
Work Schedule
The work schedule for this position is 40 hours/week; 52 weeks.
Work Performed
Instructional support (55%)
Download, edit and format course materials
Scan course materials to create electronic documents
Proofread scanned documents for accuracy
Ensure that course materials are prepared and distributed on time
Proctor exams and input grades
Maintain confidentiality of student records and information
Place orders for textbooks
Conduct course evaluations
Post course assignments and materials to Sakai or the appropriate website
Obtain copyright permissions for materials used in coursepacks
Conduct basic research
Provide class rosters and other materials to ensure that students and instructors have everything needed for a successful class
Prepare PowerPoint slides, charts and graphs to be used for students and in the classroom
Administrative and Financial Support (30%)
Arrange and schedule appointments and meetings
Prepare necessary documents for meetings
Make arrangements for guest speakers, i.e. travel reservations, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
Manage faculty funding sources by ensuring that charges are applied appropriately
Ensure financial documents are processed for reimbursements accurately and timely
Maintain accurate and current time-tracking records as needed
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
Research Support (10%)
Conduct research using the Law library, Westlaw, Lexis and Internet resources
Format and edit articles and manuscripts
Obtain copyright approval
Create indices and tables of cases
Cite check and use appropriate citation format
Proofread galleys and page proofs to ensure accuracy
Manage and organize electronic files and databases
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
The above description of responsibilities is not an exhaustive list, but is representative of the duties of the position. There may be other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Education/Training
Work requires a broad knowledge of office and administrative processes normally acquired through two or more years of post-secondary education in a business or administrative field.
Experience
BA/BS (or exceptional work experience in a legal and/or academic environment for two years) or equivalent. Ability to deal with a variety of constituents and to prioritize work for multiple professors. Requires manual dexterity to operate machines and handle documents. Requires visual acuity to type and read. Also requires m…
Title: STAFF ASST
Company: Duke University
Location: Durham, NC
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