Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant Blue Cliff College is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant receives and greets visitors, employees, and students and directs them to the appropriate offices. This position also answers telephone calls, takes messages, or routes calls according to campus procedures. The person in this position performs basic and varied clerical tasks which may include keyboarding and/or computer data entry, filing, and the operating of standard office machines and equipment. Job Duties Answer telephones in a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner and direct them to the appropriate office or persons. Greet all visitors in a friendly manner while setting a positive and welcoming tone. Notify appropriate staff members of visitors waiting. Distribute incoming correspondence to appropriate office personnel, students, and/or faculty by receiving, sorting, opening (as appropriate), and routing according to campus procedures and guidelines. Work closely with the Director of Admissions to ensure student lead information is recorded accurately. Perform administrative duties for office staff. Enter data for the Admissions Departments into the computer system. Prepare outgoing correspondence for mailing by addressing envelopes, affixing the correct postage, and placing mail in the designated pick-up location. Provide required or requested documents by operating photocopier equipment and/or standard office machines, collating and assembling printed or copied materials such as reports, bulletins, articles, etc. Manage funds associated with the operation of the Retail Store by receiving such funds as are appropriate, documenting their receipt, properly accounting for, and safeguarding the funds while kept, and delivering the funds to the designated office for final disposition. Exercise discretion in the performance of assigned duties by being knowledgeable of college policies and procedures regarding confidential materials. Provide office personnel with necessary supplies and maintains sufficient on-hand items for future use by assisting with ordering, receiving, sorting, storing, and distributing basic office supplies and equipment. Contribute to the overall success of the campus by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Campus Director Other duties as assigned. Education High School Diploma required. Experience At least one (1) year of general office experience is required. Specialized training or education beyond high school which includes knowledge of general office procedures and the skills required may be substituted for the year of work experience. Knowledge Knowledge of office telephone etiquette Knowledge of basic filing and recordkeeping Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation Skills A keyboarding rate of 40 words per minute is required. Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Must have a positive attitude. Abilities Ability to operate electronics, photocopier, and other standard office machines. Ability to perform alpha-numeric filing tasks. Ability to perform basic recordkeeping and tabulation tasks. Ability to meet deadlines and provide customer service to staff. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work with visitors, faculty, staff, and students. Compensation In the spirit of pay transparency, we can share that the pay range for this position is $20 - $21 per hour, commensurate with experience. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. Company Overview Education Management, Inc. (dba Blue Cliff College) is committed to preparing students to succeed in a competitive workforce within the career of their choice. We strive to cultivate not only technical proficiency, but also a strong sense of professional and social responsibility, along with an appreciation for ethical conduct. Blue Cliff College is proud to employ a diverse and dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about inspiring students to achieve excellence and reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, along with a business casual work environment and flexible schedulingbecause we recognize that balance between personal and professional life is essential. If you are motivated, committed, and ready to be part of an organization that values and supports its employees, we encourage you to apply online. Benefit Program Featured benefits for full-time team members include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance Pet insurance and pet discount program 401(k) plan Paid time off Equal Opportunity Employment Blue Cliff College and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.