LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to and ensures efficient operations of the designated specialty programs, including the School of Hospitality, Nursing, CCMA at Lackawanna College.

Working within accreditation guidelines, this position assists program staff in ensuring the achievement of each program’s goals and outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides general administrative, clerical support to the associated designated specialty programs.

2. Assists program staff in duties to ensure the program’s efficiency.

3. Assists in developing effective/efficient organizational systems that ensure compliance with accreditation standards, College standards and the safety/security of associated program students and staff.

4. Maintains paperwork, files and phone messages for the associated programs as appropriate.

5. Assists program staff with preparation for department functions or meetings as requested.

6. Assists in conducting semester and annual inventory of office and teaching supplies and completing orders through the business office as needed.

7. Tracks orders as necessary in conjunction with the Business Office.

8. Answer general questions about each program/profession.

9. All other duties as required.

KEY COMPETANCIES:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Administrative assistant experience preferred.

Applications will only be accepted via online method OR email. If selecting the email option, interested candidates can email resumes to jobs@lackawanna.edu. Deadline for applications, April 4th, 2024. No phone calls, please.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.