P/T Secretary I (Word Processing)

Westchester Community College • Yonkers, NY

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About The Position

Westchester Community College’s Yonkers Extension Center seeks a part-time Secretary I (Word Processing) to assist the office overseer or manager. The role performs a wide variety of clerical and office-support tasks, with a strong emphasis on customer service. It assists with student registrations, data input, and light database maintenance; maintains accurate and complete records and files; prepares written correspondence; and performs other clerical tasks as assigned. The position may involve occasional independent judgment when handling routine matters or applying clearly defined policies.

The position pays $17.75 per hour and offers no benefits. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants must submit a letter expressing interest and a resume online.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma.
• Either four years of experience primarily performing clerical functions, including two years using word processing and other automated systems; or graduation from an approved secretarial or business school and three years of clerical experience, including two years of specialized experience using word processing and other automated systems.
• Satisfactory completion of 30 credits at a recognized college or university may substitute year for year for up to two years of general experience; specialized experience cannot be substituted.
• Detail-oriented, with oral and written communication skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of non-traditional adult students, as these factors relate to equity-minded practice.

Nice To Haves

• PeopleSoft experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student registrations.
• Perform data input and light database maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and files.
• Prepare written correspondence.
• Provide clerical and office support, including other clerical tasks as assigned.
• Deliver customer service to students and others.

What This Job Offers

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