Administrative Assistant, Admissions Department (Full-time)

The College of Westchester, an Associate degree- and Baccalaureate degree-granting college,is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to work in our Admissions department. This position provides administrative support to the department as directed by the Admissions Operations Manager. Office hours are Monday - Thursday, alternating Friday and Saturday.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Front Desk/receptionist duties
• Answer and transfer calls
• Welcome and announce visitors to the college
• Update student information in the student database
• Provide general administrative support to supervisor and department members
• Organize, upload and scan data
• Special projects, when assigned
• Assist with student events, such as: Open Houses, Scholars Award Reception, student social events, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Associate’s Degree Required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Google docs, social media, chat and texting required.
• A minimum of one year of administrative support experience is required.
• Ability to work with students and with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Must be flexible with covering other time shifts when needed

Hourly Range for this full-time position: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits Offered for Full-time employees include a 401(k) retirement plan, 401(k) matching, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee assistance program, Employee Tuition Waiver, Paid time off (Holiday/Vacation/Sick), and Referral Program.

Only complete applications will be considered and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person