Administrative Assistant

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA" FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in 10 locations around Pennsylvania!


Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

As the first-person contact in the Student Financial Services Office, the Administrative Assistant has a general understanding of the Student Financial Services department in order to answer, assist or evaluate routine financial aid and cost of attendance inquiries so that excellent customer service is provided to students, families, prospective students and visitors. This position provides clerical and administrative support to the Director of the Student Financial Services and the staff of the Office of Student Financial Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Greet current students/families, prospective students and visitors in a diplomatic manner and establishes the nature of their visit.
2. Provides direction and assistance by asking questions and gathering information in order to best serve the needs of students and families.
3. Manages all incoming call, email, calendars for the department.
4. Provides excellent telephonic customer service by assessing the nature of the callers' inquiry and directing calls to appropriate departmental personnel. Takes messages and delivers to appropriate department personnel in a timely manner.
5. Creates and maintains proper organization of physical and electronic student files and financial aid documents.
6. Perform clerical functions, including typing, filing, mailings, etc.
7. Process cash, checks, credit and debit cards payment transactions for tuition, fees and other miscellaneous charges on student accounts.
8. Prepares daily deposits in conjunction with accounts payable standards of compliance.
9. Oversees Transact cashiering as directed by the Associate Director of Student Financial Services and Student Financial Service Billing and Accounts Specialist.
10. Tracks and maintains department engagements/priorities on the department calendar.
11. Updates student information such as address changes.
12. Manges all requestions, Orders, purchases, travel and monitors office supplies as needed.
13. Assists with projects as directed and required by the Executive Director of Student Financial Services and Associate Director of Operations of Student Financial Services.
14. Other duties as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Excellent customer service skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to others in a professional and helpful manner.
3. Proficient administrative and clerical skills.
4. Strong organizational skills.
5. Strong written and spoken communication skills.
6. Strong computer skills.
7. Ability to multi-task and follow up on tasks within strict deadlines.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Available to work some evenings and weekends as needed for Virtual Open Houses, Orientations, as well as any other assigned workshops / seminars.

EDUCATION:

• Associate Degree in Business or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous office management experience preferred.
• Strong computer/internet skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, June 29, 2026. No phone calls, please.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.