Secretary III

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Primary Function : To perform varied high-level secretarial and administrative duties under general supervision in support of the assigned school, department, center, or academic unit and its programs, operations, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the immediate supervisor(s), responsibilities may include: (1) Provide high-level secretarial and administrative services: using College standard software, technology, and associated peripherals, prepare and process correspondence, reports, presentations, records, and other documents; maintain and monitor department email accounts; proofread materials for accuracy; answer phones and screen calls as required; greet visitors; maintain files according to established procedures; schedule appointments and meetings; coordinate travel arrangements; support special events and activities; receive, organize, and distribute mail; inventory and order office supplies; and operate general office equipment as required; (2) Support departmental and academic operations: utilize Workday and other College systems to process transactions, maintain records, and generate reports; assist with faculty workload, overload, payroll, budget monitoring, and related administrative processes; coordinate routine information and communications; maintain departmental records and databases; support accreditation, compliance, reporting, and other operational activities; assist faculty, staff, students, and community partners; and support special projects and initiatives as assigned; (3) Direct student assistants: delegate responsibilities and workload and provide routine guidance, if applicable; (4) Handle confidential matters and problem solving as the initial point person and guide and redirect individuals as necessary; (5) Implement special responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Organizational Relationships: Responsible to the immediate supervisor(s) for performance of assigned responsibilities.

Performance Standards: Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when: (1) responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level that ensures efficient and effective support of departmental operations, academic programs, faculty, staff, and students; (2) work is completed accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner; and (3) effective cooperative relationships exist with faculty, staff members, students, community partners, and members of the public.

Qualifications: (1) Education : (a) high school diploma required; Associate degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Administrative Assistant Studies, or a related field preferred (b) any combination of training or experience that would facilitate the performance of the above responsibilities. (2) Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities : (a) ability to use technology systems to support departmental operations; (b) accurate keyboarding skills; (c) proficiency in College standard software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and enterprise systems; (d) ability to prioritize and organize work; (e) strong oral and written communication skills; (f) ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; (g) high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism; (h) adaptability and initiative. (3) Experience : Five years of related experience preferred.

Benefits Snapshot

The College offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees. Just a few highlights of the benefits package include comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision), a College retirement contribution, NCC tuition waiver, and time off - vacation/floating, sick days, 4-day workweeks during summer, holidays - among other things! Please visit for more details on the full array of benefits.