Administrative Assistant- English Department (PT)

Administrative Assistant

Passaic County Community College's English Department is seeking a qualified professional to perform traditional and technology-enhanced, administrative office tasks. The Administrative Assistant will also need to interact with college personnel, students, and individuals contacting the department for work-related inquiries and/or tasks.

This is an hourly, part-time position.

Example of Duties:

• Maintain office operations, including but not limited to managing the office front desk, taking calls, forwarding messages, scheduling appointments, making copies, filing, ordering supplies, taking dictation, etc.
• Utilize existing and emerging technologies to perform job-related functions.
• Communicate with students, faculty, and others, professionally, on behalf of the department.
• Manage sensitive digital/physical documents and information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements/Skills:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Some experience working in an administrative office environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to learn and implement new technology to improve delivery of services.
• Familiarity with AI, One Drive, and Share Point preferred.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: The hourly pay for this position is $20.

Benefits:

• New Jersey Sick Leave : Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)
• Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account (Must meet eligibility requirements)