Job Description

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The P/T Jr. Administrative Assistant will exercise administrative judgment in relieving principals of administrative details, providing information to employees and others, answering questions in person, over the phone, via e-mail, etc.  The Assistant will be responsible for performing clerical and secretarial duties, including filing, ordering supplies, copying, and scanning.  They will have access to the supervisors' calendars and prepare important and confidential correspondence, reports, charts, contracts, etc., including budget documents, requisitions, invoices, etc. using various automated systems, applications, and formatting techniques.  The incumbent acts as a liaison within and between departments and with the public, as necessary.  They will perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must possess a high school or general equivalency diploma and five years of experience where the primary function of the position was in a staff or administrative support capacity, or where the primary function of the position was supervision of clerical positions.  The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required.  The ability to effectively use computer applications such as word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments is also required.

Additional Information:

WORK SCHEDULE:  The work schedule will be up to 28 hours per week, with flexibility required.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $16.00 per hour. No benefits.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position and a resume.  You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to:  https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.  Westchester Community College is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.