Administrative Assistant, Counseling Department

Northampton Community College • Bethlehem, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.
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.

Requirements

• High school diploma, associate degree preferred.
• Any combination of training or experience which would facilitate the performance of the above responsibilities.
• Proficient in College standard software including knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Access software, accurate keyboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of confidentiality required.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Accurate keyboarding skills necessary.
• Minimum of three years’ experience with demonstrated competency to perform the duties involved, preferably in a public oriented position.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce documents from written, oral or electronically produced/transferred materials; proofread typed materials for accuracy.
• Answer phones and screen calls as required and directed.
• Place routine calls and dispense routine information; greet visitors.
• Maintain files and records.
• Schedule appointments.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Open, organize, and distribute mail.
• Inventory and order office supplies.
• Operate general office equipment, such as copier and fax machine as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED