The primary purpose of this position is to provide clerical administrative support to the Department faculty and staff. Follows through on procurement initiatives to determine status, course of action to be taken, costs, receipts, delivery, shipment, and other charges incurred. Compiles data, reviews for accuracy, and prepares reports used to review status of appropriated funds and grants. Serves as point of contact for numerous requests for reprints of articles. Contacts publishers via telephone, FAX machine, or through correspondence.
Orders reprints of articles from publishers and forwards to requestors.
Uses the CUFS to place orders and follows up until received. Reviews requests for completeness and clarifies conflicting information. Refers unusual requests to supervisor or appropriate staff. Reviews incoming correspondence and action documents to screen items that can be handled personally, and forwards the remainder to the staff for action. Also drafts letters of limited complexity based on a basic understanding of the issues involved.