⢠Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with order fulfillment. Experience with inventory management.
Job Description:
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) in the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a Clerk III position. The ISU VDL is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory engaged in missions of service, teaching and research on a daily basis. The laboratory processes 90,000+ submissions from veterinarians and researchers annually.
The Clerk III will be a part of a team working daily in the VDL Supply Storeroom placing orders, receiving and managing inventory as well as assisting staff with supply needs.
Under general supervision, performs and coordinates clerical work such as examining and evaluating data according to established guidelines requiring a knowledge of both assigned and related work areas. Duties may involve the use of personal computers, computer terminals, and a variety of software and/or conventional office equipment. May provide functional supervision.
This position is not eligible for remote work options.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
⢠Examines, evaluates and verifies documents such as reports, purchase orders, payrolls, invoices, checks and vouchers, or student files for completeness and accuracy, determining conformity to established guidelines or policies, and personally follows up on discrepancies and resolves problems.
⢠Maintains appropriate files.
⢠Reviews inquiries and provides information regarding policies and procedures requiring knowledge of both assigned and related work areas.
⢠Prepares, compiles, and maintains records; calculates estimates or billings; and monitors, verifies, and reconciles departmental statements.
⢠Recognizes and resolves problems.
⢠May prepare cash reports and cash register edits.
⢠Integrates information and may run routine queries to generate or produce reports.
⢠Assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of other clerical personnel for conformance to established guidelines.
⢠Composes correspondence in response to routine inquiries frequently without instruction or review.
⢠Initiates and processes standardized forms related to area of assignment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
⢠Knowledge of office routines and functions sufficient to refer visitors and telephone calls and to route correspondence by name and functional area.
⢠Knowledge of institutional and unit policies, processes and forms.
⢠Knowledge of proper format, grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization.
⢠Skill in utilizing computer software packages and online systems.
⢠Skill in operating office equipment.
⢠Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public.
⢠Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply institutional and other policies accurately.
⢠Ability to gather, evaluate, and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.
⢠Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees.
⢠Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
08
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on âApplyâ and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: ⢠Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans ⢠Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans ⢠Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) ⢠Life insurance and long-term disability ⢠Flexible Spending Accounts ⢠Various voluntary benefits and discounts ⢠Employee Assistance Program ⢠Wellbeing program
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com).
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
