Administrative Assistant

Bard College Administrative Assistant Apply Here: About Bard: Bard College’s main campus is in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y., with 1,900 undergraduate students; the College also includes multiple graduate programs. The 1,000-acre campus sits along the Hudson River and offers the Fisher Performing Arts Center, and Hessel Museum of Art, and is the home of the Bard Prison Initiative, the largest college-degree-granting prison education program in the U.S. The Bard Network also includes several Bard High School Early Colleges across the country as well as international campuses and partnerships. Bard College is a private institution working in the public interest. Bard faculty and staff lead their students by example, building upon the existing network of boundary-breaking programs focused on rethinking who can and should be included in a liberal arts education. Primary Responsibilities: Support the Director of Admission as needed, along with the organization, office, and administration functions of the Office of Undergraduate Admission Distribute and manage the Admission inbox daily Scan, file, and upload physical documents that arrive through the mail Fulfill secondary and high school requests for admission materials Answer the office phone and direct callers to the appropriate extension and answer questions when appropriate Distribute and open mail when applicable Execute impeccable customer service when working with visitors in person, on the phone, and over email Manage the English Proficiency Test waiver form for international applicants Manage the International Student mailbox, and answer inquiries when appropriate Assist with other office and support duties as assigned. Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree preferred Experience in an office setting Excellent organization skills and exemplary attention to detail Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Ability to learn new skills quickly, including those related to new technology Professional presentation and demeanor Ability to work independently and in a group Customer service experience Excellent communication and writing skills Ability to lift boxes and items of at least 40 lbs Possession of a valid driver’s license Ability to travel to and from work independently To Apply: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references to Interfolio by following this link: . Compensation: $23-$25/hour. This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Benefits Overview: We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Bard is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

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