Office Assistant

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

25d

About The Position

Wilkes University invites applications for an Office Assistant in the College of Business and Engineering. The role supports daily office operations and student engagement across the College, including the Air Force ROTC program. The Office Assistant works collaboratively with College staff, faculty, and campus partners to support positive experiences for current and prospective students and cadets. The successful candidate communicates professionally, responds to inquiries, handles confidential matters with discretion, and maintains positive working relationships across the University. Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple activities are important to success in this role.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university focused on academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. It has approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,500 full-time-equivalent graduate and first-professional students. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

To apply, candidates should include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and three references. Employment is contingent upon a thorough background screening. Positions involving regular and unsupervised contact with minors require additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and Pennsylvania criminal and child abuse clearances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Administrative support experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prospective student and cadet visits, scholarship interviews, recruiting events, and orientations.
• Assist with student organization activities and departmental events.
• Prepare recruitment materials.
• Oversee purchasing of uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
• Support daily office operations and student engagement across the College, including the Air Force ROTC program.
• Respond to inquiries, handle confidential matters with discretion, and maintain positive working relationships across the University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED