Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2011-003



Position: Administrative Specialist III
Salary: P-3/A-C $ 10,478 – 11,544 PA (Depending upon qualifications)
Benefits: This position is not eligible for housing or transportation benefits
Opening Date: September 27, 2010
Closinging Date: October 26, 2010
Location:

National Campus
P.O. Box 159
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941

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Duties:

Support and Administrative Duties: Handling normal Institutional Research and Planning Office (IRPO) functions such as timesheets and filing (hard and soft) and assisting with upkeep of IRPO web site and files; Supporting set up of meetings, taking meeting minute, etc. for committees & working groups as required; Learning and applying knowledge of department, division, and college’s procedure and key personnel; Editing draft documents for accuracy, completeness and clarity; Organizing, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of work-study students; Assisting in planning, setup, management and following up on internal and external meetings and conferences of the college and through contractual arrangements. Serve on committees.

Budget/purchasing/monitoring type tasks: Ordering and following up on supplies, equipment, service requests, etc.; Preparing and following up for travel requisitions, vouchers, personnel actions, special contracts, etc.; Tracking and monitoring office and contractual expenses and performing monthly reconciliation with business office; Assisting in the overall creation of the office budget.

Regulatory environment: Being familiar with the requirement governing the functions of the office and documentation requirements of the college including college policies and procedures, IPEDS, FSM Government, WASC/ACCJC (accreditation) and US federal regulations.

IPEDS/data collection/reports: Backing up preparation of IPEDS surveys; Providing technical support for data management system within in the office; Providing technical support for grant oversight and development; Assisting with development, administration, analysis and reporting of surveys; Compiling and/or assisting with compilation of quarterly, annual and other required reports for IRPO and the college; Assisting with the coordination of the data/required reports collection of IRPO and in conjunction with other offices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited four year institution with some course work in the field of assignment.   Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in a related field. Able to work independently and is detailed oriented. Knowledge of principles and practices of modern office management. Ability to understand and follow complex instructions; communicate effectively; analyze, interpret, and use sound logic and judgment in application of a variety of financial/administrative rules and regulations; work with diverse faculty, staff and students; work as part of a team in accomplishing tasks and functions.  OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience which provides for the above.

Contact:
Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.
Process:
Applicants must submit an interest letter, resume, COM-FSM Employment Application form, official college transcripts, and 3 up to date letters of recommendation to Human Resources Office at the address above or send via E-mail to hro@comfsm.fm  no later than October 26, 2010. Review and interview will follow shortly. 

The College of Micronesia–FSM is an equal opportunity employer.
FSM Citizens are encouraged to apply