Administrative Services Assistant

Administrative Services AssistantThe Administrative Services Assistant is responsible for a wide range of procurement, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cashiering, and administrative services at a Community College.Essential duties and responsibilities include:Procurement and accounts payableAccounts receivable and cashieringScheduling events and facilitiesInventory/asset managementAdditional responsibilities include:Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremoniesService on assigned committees and task forcesAttendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.Minimum qualifications include:Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field and up to three (3) of relevant experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.Experience working in a cashiers, finance, financial aid, or other similar financial and/or business officeAbility to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilitiesExcellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)Preferred qualifications include:Experience with travel and professional development reimbursements.Experience in budgeting, database management planning, accounts receivables/cashiering.Experience using financial database software to process financial transactions, e.g., BannerExperience in a Higher Education environment.Salary $56,881 approximate annualCT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Generous leave policiesMultiple retirement plan optionsComprehensive health insurance choicesSupplemental benefits for retirement and family protectionTuition reimbursement (if applicable)Application instructions:A cover letterA current resumeIn your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume. Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.Important notes:Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be consideredLinks to external resume or profile sites will not be acceptedApply online at: State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United StatesSelection process:After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.Background screening:Employment offers are contingent upon:Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checksCT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.Equity statement:Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.Continuing notice of nondiscrimination:CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.