P/T Jr. Office Assistant (Typist)

Job Description:

The P/T Junior Office Assistant (Typist) performs a variety of student-facing tasks. The incumbent supports the operation of the Academic Counseling Center's reception desk; supports students who need to be triaged by assigning counselors; schedules appointments through Viking Success (Starfish platform), makes appropriate referrals as needed to support services, and communicates with current students who need to meet with an Academic Counselor. The incumbent will also use computer applications such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook, and videoconferencing tools in performing work assignments. May perform other duties as assigned.



Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must possess a high school or equivalency diploma. The candidate must have effective customer service and communication skills. The successful candidate must also be dependable and possess the ability to work responsibly with or without direct supervision.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a minimum of an Associate's degree or Microsoft Office Certification or course work in Microsoft Office applications is preferred. Experience working in an educational institution is also preferred.



Additional Information:

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: The hourly rate is $17.25 per hour, at 28 hours per week. No benefits.

WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule is flexible, with some evenings required.


POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.



Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, and a resume. Please login to: in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.


The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.